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EA56 ACX

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,462 mi
Last recorded103,462 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 ACX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2019 103,462 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and mid sections , full system heavy corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sub frame corroded both sides and in centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut top mount corroded off and loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 98,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 98,637 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 83,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 72,431 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn close to wear bars

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

offside front suspension lower arm rear bush starting to unbond

engine revs sticking up sometimes

Fail 20 Jun 2016 72,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front tyres worn close to wear bars

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

offside front suspension lower arm rear bush starting to unbond

engine revs sticking up sometimes

Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,860 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 43,065 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 37,604 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,043 miles

rear blade split

Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,263 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,037 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 22,037 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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EA56 ACX 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 71.4%.

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 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 EA56 ACX, 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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EA56 ACX is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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