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AU06 OVJ

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,526 mi
Last recorded92,526 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 OVJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 92,526 miles

Nearside Front Bumper slightly damaged but secure with no protruding edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 91,079 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror housing slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 91,079 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror housing slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 81,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 74,277 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 71,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 67,997 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 63,040 miles

BOTH OF THE FRONT TYRESARE WEARING ON THE SHOULDERS

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 63,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

both of the front tyres are wearing on the shoulders.

Pass 22 Feb 2014 56,980 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 56,980 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,752 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 51,726 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 46,284 miles

exhaust system is corroding

both front outer cv boots are damp around connection to driveshafts

Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,541 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are worn

Fail 26 Feb 2011 39,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

both front brake discs are worn

Pass 27 Feb 2010 32,247 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,107 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Matrix?

Based on 303,058 MOT tests across 19,663 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,289
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
19,663
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,749
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,166
position lamp(s) not working 5,875
Registration plate lamp not working 5,304
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AU06 OVJ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 54,238 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 Matrix fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU06 OVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Matrix typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU06 OVJ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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