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EA55 XCU

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,034 mi
Last recorded92,034 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 XCU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 92,034 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 92,034 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 82,404 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle in poor condition (6.2.3 (c) (i))

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2025 82,388 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers likely to become detached nearside front upper suspension mount/bearing broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle in poor condition (6.2.3 (c) (i))

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2025 82,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification top mount bush detached (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 73,911 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 73,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 69,941 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 66,545 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near limit, also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 61,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 61,015 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 56,304 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 56,242 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 48,661 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 42,024 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 35,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 27,698 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 21,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 21,733 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 21,184 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 20,070 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 18,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 18,625 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 16,788 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 14,579 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 11,582 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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EA55 XCU is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EA55 XCU, 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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EA55 XCU is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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