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KV56 SKD

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 3342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,853 mi
Last recorded97,853 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 SKD
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,342cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2026 97,853 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVICE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVICE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment HEAVILY CORRODED

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S Coil spring carriers STRONG ADVICE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 90,212 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 90,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 84,653 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 81,205 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 76,918 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2021 73,314 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 70,091 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 66,856 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 66,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 66,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between silencer and intermediate pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage both pipes from rack to pump . (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 62,194 miles

Rear brake discs light corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2017 58,382 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 58,382 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 55,746 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,714 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 29 Jan 2015 51,714 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 18 Jan 2014 48,479 miles

225/50/17 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 4 Jan 2013 45,822 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 41,330 miles

Both rear tyres have slight outer sidewall damage.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,898 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,303 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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KV56 SKD is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 3,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KV56 SKD, 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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KV56 SKD is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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