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2006 Hyundai Trajet petrol: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the petrol Hyundai Trajet first registered in 2006 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 169 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 169 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

169MOTs of 2006 petrol cars, done in 2023–2025
44%pass first time (all 2006 cars: 56%)
5,600typical miles a year
55%had suspension flagged

Common 2006 Hyundai Trajet petrol MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2006 Hyundai Trajet petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    55% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Tyres
    43% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Brakes
    42% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Lights and electrics
    42% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    20% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    17% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2006 Hyundai Trajet petrol

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Hyundai Trajet compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2005365Suspension 56%
2004221Suspension 50%
2003122Suspension 59%
2002–Too few tests
2001–Too few tests
2000–Too few tests

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Hyundai Trajet cars first registered in 2006. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score