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ET56 GZE

2007 Hyundai Sonata

Black Petrol 3342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,121 mi
Last recorded113,121 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Sonata64,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 113,121 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 104,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 104,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 95,070 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 86,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 86,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 78,760 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 73,101 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 63,676 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))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 63,676 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))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 55,251 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 55,251 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 45,922 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,628 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 30,714 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 26,161 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 21,575 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 16,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r and n/s/f door lockes only openend on second attempt

Pass 18 Feb 2012 16,517 miles

n/s/r and n/s/f door lockes only openend on second attempt

Pass 14 Feb 2011 11,958 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 7,998 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 7,998 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 GZE is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 3,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GZE, 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 GZE registered?

ET56 GZE is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 23 February 2007.

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