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EJ56 VZT

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,331 mi
Last recorded143,331 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 VZT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 143,331 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 132,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 132,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 119,303 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 119,302 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 105,319 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 105,318 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 91,038 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 91,038 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

AIRBAG LIGHT ON ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 79,276 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 54,701 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 VZT is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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