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HK06 HCF

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 3342cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

85,115 mi
Last recorded85,115 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 HCF
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,342cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 85,115 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate damaged but still readable

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger sun visor doesn't stay in upright position

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 85,113 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate damaged but still readable

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger sun visor doesn't stay in upright position

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 84,230 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate damaged but still readable

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Passenger sun visor doesn't stay in the upright position

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 83,261 miles

Front Registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Sunvisor doesn't stay up

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 83,253 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Sunvisor doesn't stay up

Nearside Front Tyre perished and is worn outer edge

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges (225/50/17)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 82,050 miles

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

Nearside Front sun visor not going in upright position

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides / lower arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 82,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front sun visor not going in upright position

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides / lower arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 79,673 miles

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

Nearside Front sun visor down , will not go in its upright position

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 78,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 78,271 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 76,597 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2019 76,595 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pump to steering rack pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

power steering fluid level low

Pass 6 Jul 2018 73,753 miles

engine oil leak

front tyres heavily worn edges

power steering pipe weeping

Pass 5 Jul 2017 70,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake binding by hand

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 67,326 miles

Nearside Front brake binding by hand

Fail 4 Jul 2016 67,326 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50 17 (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking steering rack pipe (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake binding by hand

Pass 7 Jul 2015 63,436 miles

N/s wiper split

O/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 63,366 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/s wiper split

O/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,600 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre on 2mm and worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracked on inner and outer sidewall

Fail 25 Jun 2014 59,600 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre on 2mm and worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracked on inner and outer sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,549 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r suspension link movement

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear tyres perished outer edges and cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2012 51,386 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERRISHING

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

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

o/s wiper poor clearing screen

o/s/r poor condition

Fail 7 Jul 2011 45,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perrishing on outter edges 225/50/17

engine oil leak

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,952 miles

both rear tyres perrishing on outter edges 225/50/17

engine oil leak

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jul 2010 39,398 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,256 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light inop

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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HK06 HCF is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 3,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HK06 HCF, 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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HK06 HCF is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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