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EJ55 EYG

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,322 mi
Last recorded97,322 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 EYG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 97,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 90,609 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

front registration plate cracked

offside rear cill damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2019 90,609 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

front registration plate cracked

offside rear cill damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2018 77,126 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 73,108 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 66,504 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 59,351 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 51,522 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 51,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,975 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 103,147 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 28,688 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,688 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 20,439 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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EJ55 EYG is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ55 EYG, 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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EJ55 EYG is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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