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EJ56 VZP

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,179 mi
Last recorded87,179 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 VZP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 87,179 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 84,531 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 84,529 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 81,049 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 81,049 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 78,627 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 73,684 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 69,757 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 69,702 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 64,123 miles

Nail in the OSR tyre

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 57,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 51,823 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 45,507 miles

wipers worn

Fail 29 Aug 2017 45,506 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked broken in half (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wipers worn

Pass 11 Nov 2016 41,392 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 37,631 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 37,631 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 35,471 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 31,290 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 31,290 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 27,654 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 24,763 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 18,745 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 12,769 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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EJ56 VZP is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ56 VZP, 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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EJ56 VZP is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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