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BJ55 WKN

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,268 mi
Last recorded83,268 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 WKN
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 83,268 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 83,268 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 82,828 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 81,687 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 81,676 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 80,807 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 80,067 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 79,363 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 79,363 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 77,181 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 74,629 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 74,628 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 68,516 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 65,803 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 65,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 65,759 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 65,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 57,115 miles

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

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

wiper worn

Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,051 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 40,324 miles

2x nails in off side rear tyre and pressure low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

dampness around fuel tank filler pipes

edge wear to front tyres

rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,324 miles

edge wear to front tyres

rear tyres perishing

2x nails in off side rear tyre and pressure low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dampness around fuel tank filler pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,273 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n.s.f tyre worn on inner + outer edge

o.s.f tyre worn on inner edge and just legal at time of test

slight power steering fluid leak from n.s steering rack gaiter

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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BJ55 WKN is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BJ55 WKN, 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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BJ55 WKN is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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