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SEZ 8166

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,910 mi
Last recorded138,910 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEZ 8166
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 138,910 miles

Oil leak ()

cover fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Fail 8 Nov 2017 138,910 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

cover fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2016 137,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2014 133,951 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 133,951 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 129,146 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 120,634 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre shoulders balding

Pass 10 Nov 2011 106,991 miles

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

rear brake discs worn

Fail 8 Nov 2011 106,980 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

rear brake discs worn

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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SEZ 8166 is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SEZ 8166, 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 SEZ 8166 registered?

SEZ 8166 is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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