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EA56 BTO

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

178,050 mi
Last recorded178,050 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 BTO
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 178,050 miles

oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both very worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 159,446 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable too check brake pipes [plastic covers fitted.]

Pass 8 Oct 2014 159,446 miles

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

unable too check brake pipes [plastic covers fitted.]

Pass 3 Oct 2013 138,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to check or view front inner brake pads.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 138,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to check or view front inner brake pads.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 121,164 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 121,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,482 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 96,482 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,750 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,688 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 41,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 BTO is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BTO, 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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What year was EA56 BTO registered?

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

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