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AX55 FAA

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,769 mi
Last recorded56,769 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 FAA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 56,769 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 56,769 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2025 54,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 52,654 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 50,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 47,937 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 43,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 43,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,980 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 32,066 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 32,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 24,841 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 21,514 miles

E/M/ L ON

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 21,314 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Pas pipe (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsf steering gaitor misting

Pass 11 Mar 2015 21,002 miles

eml on dash

Pass 4 Mar 2014 20,248 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 18,296 miles

battery insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,401 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 14,076 miles

slight cracks in all four tyres (outer walls)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 11,240 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 8,363 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 7,954 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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AX55 FAA is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX55 FAA, 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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AX55 FAA is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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