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ET06 WFR

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,606 mi
Last recorded84,606 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 WFR
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 84,606 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 83,148 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 81,573 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 81,564 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 79,874 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 79,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 77,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 75,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 73,951 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2019 71,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 67,803 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,522 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2017 64,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 5 May 2016 61,563 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,706 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 53,899 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 48,824 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 48,824 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,644 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 28,606 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 28,606 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 23,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 23,206 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 18,918 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 WFR is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WFR, 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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What year was ET06 WFR registered?

ET06 WFR is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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