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EK56 YXS

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 3342cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,400 mi
Last recorded48,400 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 YXS
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,342cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 48,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corrosion on inner edges of front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak near timing cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both wearing unevenly on inner edges (made in 2016) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 46,990 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Near timing cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 45,175 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Near timing cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished in tread (2016) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 43,646 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Near timing cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 41,972 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Timing cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 40,377 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Small engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 39,282 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Small engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 37,279 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 35,067 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 33,140 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 31,022 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 29,232 miles

Both front and n/s/r tyres have cracks in treads

Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,212 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 25,391 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 23,051 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 20,005 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 19,564 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 18,773 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?

Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,308
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,096
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,638
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,084
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,092
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,676
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,531
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EK56 YXS is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 3,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2006 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 62,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Sonata fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK56 YXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Sonata typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EK56 YXS is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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