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FE56 SFX

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,121 mi
Last recorded81,121 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 SFX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front subframe rusty

headlamp aims only just visible

Fail 29 Jul 2019 81,121 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle subframe rotted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlamp aims only just visible

Pass 11 Jun 2018 77,269 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 77,269 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 72,803 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR ADULT BELT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR ON INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Jul 2016 67,873 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 62,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front exhaust (flexy pipe)deteriorated slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2014 56,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 56,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 52,941 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 52,940 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 48,853 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 48,851 miles

Centre Front Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,842 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf tyre inner edge wearing

osf tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,283 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,362 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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FE56 SFX 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 68.8%.

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 FE56 SFX, 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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FE56 SFX is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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