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EA56 DRV

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,611 mi
Last recorded98,611 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 98,611 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (both) (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 93,750 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 88,736 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2015 88,736 miles

Battery insecure not clamped down (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb fadded to x/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,930 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 79,755 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 74,066 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 69,223 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 64,343 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,300 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 DRV is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DRV, 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 DRV is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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