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AY56 WCJ

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,693 mi
Last recorded74,693 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 WCJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 74,693 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 74,693 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 65,592 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 65,592 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 54,202 miles

Exhaust rusty on joints

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

Powersteering leaking from rack

Pass 7 May 2014 45,277 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn outer sidewall

power steering pipe wet (above o/s/f steering rack gaiter)

Fail 7 May 2014 45,277 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn outer sidewall

power steering pipe wet (above o/s/f steering rack gaiter)

Pass 14 May 2013 35,722 miles

slight bulge on n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

slight misting of oil from power steering pipe above o/s/f steering rack gaiter

Fail 14 May 2013 35,722 miles

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

slight bulge on n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

slight misting of oil from power steering pipe above o/s/f steering rack gaiter

Pass 30 Apr 2012 28,410 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 28,410 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,580 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 17,368 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 10,091 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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AY56 WCJ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AY56 WCJ, 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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What year was AY56 WCJ registered?

AY56 WCJ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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