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DE55 MSX

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,741 mi
Last recorded146,741 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 MSX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 146,741 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 146,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 118,866 miles

n/s/r fuel pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres slightly worn inisde edge

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r d rubbers

Fail 4 Nov 2015 118,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r fuel pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres slightly worn inisde edge

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r d rubbers

Pass 15 Jan 2015 110,255 miles

slight corrosion on the rear metal brake pipes

slight power steering leak

Fail 14 Jan 2015 110,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

signs of a slight power steering leak

slight corrosion showing on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 21 Jan 2014 103,957 miles

(1.1A.3d)The offside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating

(2.2D.1)The nearside front MacPherson strut top mounting has slight roughness present when turned lock to lock,indicating that the bush is deteriorating

(2.3.3b)The power steering hose(s)/component(s) have a slight seepage of fluid present

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front driove shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorated,but not likely to ingress dirt etc at the time of examination

(2.5C.1a)The offside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorated,but not likely to ingress dirt etc at the time of examination

(3.6B.2c)The nearside front brake pipe has surface corrosion present

(3.6B.2c)The offside front brake pipe has surface corrosion present

(3.7A.5b)The calculated service brakes imbalance across axle (2) has been recorded at 23%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(3.7A.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) has been recorded at 45%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(5.2.5b)The centre rear passenger's seat belt reel is slow to fully retract all the loose webbing

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 20 Jan 2014 103,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

(1.1A.3d)The offside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating

(2.2D.1)The nearside front MacPherson strut top mounting has slight roughness present when turned lock to lock,indicating that the bush is deteriorating

(2.3.3b)The power steering hose(s)/component(s) have a slight seepage of fluid present

(2.5A.1c)The nearside front lower suspension ball joint has slight free play/wear present

(2.5A.2)The offside front wheel bearings cannot be fully asssessed due to section (2) in the reasons for rejections

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front driove shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorated,but not likely to ingress dirt etc at the time of examination

(2.5C.1a)The offside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorated,but not likely to ingress dirt etc at the time of examination

(3.6B.2c)The nearside front brake pipe has surface corrosion present

(3.6B.2c)The offside front brake pipe has surface corrosion present

(3.7A.5b)The calculated service brakes imbalance across axle (2) has been recorded at 23%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(3.7A.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) has been recorded at 45%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread

(5.2.5b)The centre rear passenger's seat belt reel is slow to fully retract all the loose webbing

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

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

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 21 Jan 2013 94,632 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 84,079 miles

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

offside front constant velocity joint gaiter started to deteriorate

Fail 14 Jan 2012 84,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside front constant velocity joint gaiter started to deteriorate

Pass 31 Jan 2011 74,993 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 74,993 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 59,183 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,163 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 45,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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DE55 MSX is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DE55 MSX, 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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DE55 MSX is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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