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EK06 XFG

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,996 mi
Last recorded93,996 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 XFG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 93,996 miles

both headlights in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2020 85,330 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust flexi broken

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Feb 2020 85,329 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust flexi broken

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2019 79,655 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 79,653 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 76,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 69,468 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 63,426 miles

Nearside Front worn on outer edge.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre is heavily perrished,

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise n/s and o/s front tyre inner tyre shoulders are devoid of tread non inner edges.

n/s rear tyre is perrishing between tread bands.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2012 39,501 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,492 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,480 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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EK06 XFG is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EK06 XFG, 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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EK06 XFG is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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