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ET06 XPU

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,117 mi
Last recorded58,117 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 58,117 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 58,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 54,595 miles

both off side tyres cracking

Fail 25 Jan 2018 54,595 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both off side tyres cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,411 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Exhaust flexi section requires attention

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wiper blade split/smearing screen

Offside Front sunvisor insecure but not affecting drivers view

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted

Undertrays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 50,411 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Exhaust flexi section requires attention

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wiper blade split/smearing screen

Offside Front sunvisor insecure but not affecting drivers view

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted

Undertrays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 39,980 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 39,980 miles

Stop lamp not working os (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 35,880 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 35,880 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 33,782 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 29,835 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 21,109 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 16,298 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 12,653 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 8,505 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 XPU is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

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

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