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1 RDH

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,785 mi
Last recorded88,785 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 RDH
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 88,785 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 88,427 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 87,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 87,593 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear very corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 87,120 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 86,913 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 86,913 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 85,546 miles

Offside Rear Door unable to be opened from inside or outside.

Pass 31 Jul 2018 84,062 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 84,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers split at ends, (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 82,659 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting close to wear marks

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 79,962 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded and worn

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 79,962 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded and worn

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 78,230 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2014 71,150 miles

rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2013 62,994 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,691 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 47,510 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2010 38,519 miles

front brake pads approx 3000 /4000 miles

Pass 21 Jul 2009 27,911 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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1 RDH is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1 RDH, 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 1 RDH registered?

1 RDH is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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