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ET06 DTO

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,427 mi
Last recorded89,427 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 DTO
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 89,427 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s/r and shockers slight reduced damping effects (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front view mirror secured by tape

general corrosion under body due to the age of vehicle

Fail 25 Sep 2018 89,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps and o/s/r (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s/r and shockers slight reduced damping effects (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front view mirror secured by tape

general corrosion under body due to the age of vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2017 77,926 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 68,879 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 68,613 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 68,552 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle/front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,121 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 65,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,542 miles

centre stop light is inoperative

Fail 27 Jun 2013 57,533 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

centre stop light is inoperative

Pass 20 Jun 2012 53,296 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 53,290 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,184 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 45,966 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 37,521 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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ET06 DTO is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ET06 DTO, 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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ET06 DTO is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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