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ET06 XXP

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Black Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,941 mi
Last recorded139,941 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 XXP
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 139,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 136,029 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 131,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 127,209 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 124,402 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 124,402 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 119,892 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 119,125 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 115,073 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 115,045 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 107,134 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 100,628 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 100,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 92,239 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 82,794 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 72,594 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,499 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,975 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 44,870 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 35,862 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,920 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 XXP is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXP, 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 XXP registered?

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

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