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ET06 XXU

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Black Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,554 mi
Last recorded171,554 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 171,554 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge stepped tread

Offside Rear tyre inner edge stepped tread

Fail 25 Aug 2017 171,553 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge stepped tread

Offside Rear tyre inner edge stepped tread

Pass 23 Aug 2016 136,425 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 136,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 104,297 miles

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

high level brake light is not working

Pass 6 Aug 2015 104,297 miles

high level brake light is not working

Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,668 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has a worn sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,904 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 57,904 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 54,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,373 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 30,821 miles

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

high level brake lamp n/w

n/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 6 Jan 2010 30,821 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

high level brake lamp n/w

n/s/f wiper blade split

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 XXU is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XXU, 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 XXU registered?

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

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