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GJ56 UXW

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,774 mi
Last recorded121,774 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 UXW
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2025 121,774 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill has a hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill has a hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp is not working

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R17 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip outside of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 115,298 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills & both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 111,076 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 108,055 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 108,055 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 106,561 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 106,545 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 105,082 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 105,082 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 99,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing slight low

outer sill covers

parking brake just met requirements

under trays

Pass 3 Jan 2018 86,040 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

under trays and sill covers

Pass 12 Jan 2017 75,113 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers

under trays

Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,452 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 60,216 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2014 56,275 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,133 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,485 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 21,864 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 17,601 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 13,728 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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GJ56 UXW is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ56 UXW, 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 GJ56 UXW registered?

GJ56 UXW is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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