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EA56 BSO

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,104 mi
Last recorded82,104 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 BSO
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 82,104 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Both front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 82,104 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front coil springs corroded

Both front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 77,905 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Oil leak

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 77,903 miles

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay at back onto sub-frame (7.2.3)

Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Oil leak

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 73,279 miles

Engine covers fitted

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 73,275 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,399 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 65,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,127 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside rear tyres inner edges wear

Pass 9 Jan 2013 50,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 50,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 48,044 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 48,035 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 34,903 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 34,903 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,126 miles

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

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)

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 BSO is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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