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GL55 HHW

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,439 mi
Last recorded178,439 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 HHW
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 178,439 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 175,020 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 171,015 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 166,895 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 161,226 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 154,139 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 149,349 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 142,601 miles

Offside Rear anti-roll bar "D" bush worn

Pass 29 Nov 2017 133,298 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 126,506 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 117,494 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 108,889 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stone chip nearside upper windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2014 97,011 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 97,011 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 87,110 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 87,075 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2012 77,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 77,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 67,977 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 24 Jan 2011 67,977 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 25 Jan 2010 55,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 55,035 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 39,837 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jan 2009 39,837 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GL55 HHW is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL55 HHW, 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 GL55 HHW registered?

GL55 HHW is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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