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RK56 WFJ

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 3342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,825 mi
Last recorded132,825 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 WFJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,342cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 132,825 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 132,825 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 121,802 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 121,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 93,238 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 77,268 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 73,648 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,648 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,008 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,049 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 60,049 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

N/S/R TYRE 2MM

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 52,242 miles

Nearside rear brake disc pitted with rust but not considered seriously weakened at time of test.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 44,207 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE INSIDE PERISHED

Pass 14 Aug 2009 36,451 miles

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

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

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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RK56 WFJ is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 3,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK56 WFJ, 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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RK56 WFJ is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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