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EN06 ETE

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,968 mi
Last recorded115,968 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN06 ETE
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 115,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack saturated (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

excessive parking brake travel

fuel breather incomplete

Fail 18 Aug 2021 115,958 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear and side of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack saturated (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

excessive parking brake travel

fuel breather incomplete

Fail 10 Aug 2021 115,895 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe damaged filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked in silver (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 109,509 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 101,901 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel filler neck is quite corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 93,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 84,321 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 75,688 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end slight wear

fuel filler necks and breather pipe starting to get corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 67,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2015 67,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2013 50,276 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 50,276 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 42,911 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 34,372 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 23,136 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 14,317 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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EN06 ETE is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EN06 ETE, 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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EN06 ETE is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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