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DE06 EWG

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,160 mi
Last recorded85,160 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 EWG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2021 85,160 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability top mount broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 80,900 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 80,898 miles

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 78,077 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 77,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 73,580 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 73,466 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 68,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 18 Apr 2016 64,434 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 64,338 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snaped off (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Emissions not done due to exhaust being broken off

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 60,516 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,719 miles

both front(195/55/15 85v)tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Mar 2013 50,163 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,715 miles

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

airbag light on(failure item as from 01/04/2012)

possible washer bottle leaking

Fail 29 Mar 2012 42,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

airbag light on(failure item as from 01/04/2012)

possible washer bottle leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,534 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 35,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 30,696 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 20,989 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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DE06 EWG is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DE06 EWG, 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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DE06 EWG is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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