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ET06 XRD

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,973 mi
Last recorded114,973 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 XRD
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 114,973 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 114,973 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 110,652 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Large item attached to screen at off side encroaching zone "A". ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link gaiter. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front windscreen washer jets require adjustment.

engine oil low.

Fail 1 Nov 2019 110,628 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer body sill and is holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil low.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Large item attached to screen at off side encroaching zone "A". ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link gaiter. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front windscreen washer jets require adjustment.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 105,147 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 97,829 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 97,821 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 84,931 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 84,930 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 84,701 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

rear brake disks corroded

right rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 22 May 2015 84,701 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fuel filler neck corroded

rear brake disks corroded

right rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 30 May 2014 80,381 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 75,254 miles

front disc and pads worn and corroded

n/s/r lamp lenze cracked

Fail 2 May 2012 65,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 65,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 53,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 33,702 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 XRD is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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