MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
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 !
OFFSIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM
OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE - POSSIBLE BOTTOM OF TURBO !
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight fluctuation on front brakes
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight fluctuation on front brakes
How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?
Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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