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EK56 TVU

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,474 mi
Last recorded120,474 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 TVU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 120,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 116,785 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 111,420 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 102,850 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 92,877 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 84,385 miles

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

Rear rear axle has surface rust

Pass 13 Dec 2018 81,444 miles

long travel on hand brake

Pass 7 Dec 2017 75,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 75,970 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 71,371 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 65,835 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 65,835 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 57,642 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 57,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 48,789 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 40,884 miles

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

Nearside driveshaft oil seal has a slight leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,922 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 26,437 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 25,552 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 25,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 19,712 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EK56 TVU is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EK56 TVU, 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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EK56 TVU is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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