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LB56 LDF

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,557 mi
Last recorded60,557 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 LDF
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 60,557 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

registration plate front slightly damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2023 55,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 55,648 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 49,340 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 46,491 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 44,401 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 40,160 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 40,160 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 37,309 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 34,289 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 34,289 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 31,143 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 28,360 miles

both rear tyres side walls are cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2014 26,513 miles

both rear tyres have hairline cracks

Fail 3 Dec 2014 26,513 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have hairline cracks

Pass 17 Dec 2013 24,168 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 24,168 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 21,958 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 18,471 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 15,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LB56 LDF is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LB56 LDF, 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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LB56 LDF is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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