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ET56 GZC

2007 Hyundai Sonata

Black Petrol 3342cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,157 mi
Last recorded85,157 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Sonata64,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET56 GZC
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,342cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 85,157 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 80,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 80,127 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 78,222 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 78,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 75,140 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 75,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc rusting

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 73,047 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 73,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 65,370 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 63,920 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 57,526 miles

Nearside Front top strut rubber deteriorated

Offside Front top strut rubber deteriorated

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 49,375 miles

Sunvisor loose

Fail 6 Jul 2018 49,375 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front 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

Nearside Rear tyre cracks developed

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

Sunvisor loose

Pass 13 Jul 2017 47,685 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front tyre cracks on the sidewall

Nearside wiperblade rubber tearing off

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

Offside Rear tyre cracks on the sidewall

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

Pass 10 May 2016 43,787 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,655 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,610 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 39,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 37,067 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 Aug 2012 35,376 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,987 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,308 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 24,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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ET56 GZC is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 3,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2007 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 64,555 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 ET56 GZC, 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 19 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ET56 GZC registered?

ET56 GZC is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 21 February 2007.

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