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EY06 WGE

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,166 mi
Last recorded152,166 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 WGE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2020 152,166 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 141,802 miles

Front Front number plate

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 141,802 miles

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

Front Front number plate

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 131,013 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 131,013 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 120,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres low edges

Pass 23 Feb 2016 109,543 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 109,339 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 98,209 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,395 miles

Front number plate cracked

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 86,395 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 74,554 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,217 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 47,230 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 47,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2009 21,350 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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EY06 WGE is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EY06 WGE, 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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EY06 WGE is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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