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EK06 ZWL

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,627 mi
Last recorded74,627 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 74,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 74,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image and oxidised (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image and oxidised (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 73,182 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim gauged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated near excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 73,182 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens heavily oxidised (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens heavily oxidised (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim gauged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated near excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 72,838 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lamp lenses cloudy/oxidised and this is beginning to adversely affect beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer cv boots in poor condition/cracking/splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer alloy rim impact damage near excessive (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rear of engine, below reservoir/pump (2.1.5 (a))

rear screen wash not working and blade worn out

Pass 16 Nov 2020 72,210 miles

Front Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Rear wiper split

Pass 11 Nov 2019 71,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 71,237 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))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 69,726 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 66,565 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 63,504 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 62,186 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 56,664 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 51,574 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,070 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Apr 2013 47,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 2 Jun 2012 40,679 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 30,061 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 24,691 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 17,870 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 ZWL is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZWL, 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 ZWL is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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