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EJ56 WXL

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,185 mi
Last recorded76,185 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 WXL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 76,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 76,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 76,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both reg lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 70,504 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 65,205 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 65,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 65,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2017 61,715 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 61,714 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 57,636 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 52,969 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 52,854 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 48,546 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 42,610 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

front pads low

front wipers smearing screen slightly

handbrake high

power steering leak

Fail 14 Jan 2013 35,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nsr osr tyres worn on edge

Pass 14 Jan 2013 35,975 miles

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

nsr osr tyres worn on edge

Pass 19 Jan 2012 30,302 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 15 Jan 2011 23,224 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 16,880 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (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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EJ56 WXL is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EJ56 WXL, 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 WXL is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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