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EA56 AFU

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,776 mi
Last recorded160,776 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 AFU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 160,776 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both - Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing - pin bush - ( upper worn slight movement ) (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement center mounted bush - ( Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush ) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted driver window sticking - ( VEHICLE DIRTY INSIDE AND OUTER MUST BE CLEAN FOR A RETEST USUALLY FAILURE FOR HYGIENE ) ()

Oil leak ( mist ) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack has play - ( offside front inner tie rod and outer track rod end ) ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush all rear bushes worn / movement - slight - offside and nearside slight both - ( Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ) (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 160,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both - Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing - pin bush - ( upper worn slight movement ) (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement center mounted bush - ( Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush ) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted driver window sticking - ( VEHICLE DIRTY INSIDE AND OUTER MUST BE CLEAN FOR A RETEST USUALLY FAILURE FOR HYGIENE ) ()

Oil leak ( mist ) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack has play - ( offside front inner tie rod and outer track rod end ) ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush all rear bushes worn / movement - slight - offside and nearside slight both - ( Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ) (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 155,655 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 155,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015
Pass 19 Mar 2014 135,310 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 125,585 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE - POSSIBLE BOTTOM OF TURBO !

Pass 29 Jun 2013 125,585 miles

OFFSIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE - POSSIBLE BOTTOM OF TURBO !

Pass 9 Jul 2012 112,578 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 103,334 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 103,326 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

3 x nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2011 101,422 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 8 Feb 2011 101,422 miles

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

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 30 Nov 2009 76,046 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,876 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 5,950 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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EA56 AFU is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EA56 AFU, 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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EA56 AFU is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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