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ET06 XRF

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,068 mi
Last recorded56,068 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 56,068 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 55,734 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2024 55,647 miles

brake discs rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2024 55,643 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2022 55,597 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake discs rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2021 55,406 miles

rear brake disc rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2020 121,971 miles

all brake disc are rusty.

Fail 18 Sep 2020 121,971 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure front tyres , rear n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake disc are rusty.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,585 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r brake disc rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2018 53,670 miles

Nearside rear brake disc corroded!

Parking brake efficiency only 17%!!

Fail 11 Apr 2018 53,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer side wall badly split and deteriorated (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake disc corroded!

Parking brake efficiency only 17%!!

Pass 11 May 2017 52,950 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated!!!

Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,387 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated!!!

Fail 8 Apr 2016 52,387 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated!!!

Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,288 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,573 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,331 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,436 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 42,436 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,852 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,005 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 24,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 24,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XRF is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XRF, 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 XRF registered?

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

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