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EA56 BOU

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,687 mi
Last recorded136,687 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 BOU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 136,687 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 136,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release rear and center (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2016 129,319 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 129,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake, tail, indicaor, fault. (1.2.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wheel nut(s) missing both front (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 120,042 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 120,041 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 113,903 miles

Exhaust front rubber broken

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 113,903 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust front rubber broken

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 98,785 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 98,785 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear engine mounting missing (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 83,086 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2012 83,086 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,636 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Front brake pads about 70% worn

Oil leak

Park lever high

Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,491 miles

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

handbrake lever bit high

high level brake light out

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 BOU is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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