MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both front stator rings are cracked (1.6 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
lambda values a little high
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears from flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front subframe is heavily corroded in place but not excessive
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation fronts do not raise and lower at the same rate (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears from flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
aux drive belt is loose and squealing
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust section deteriorated
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front CV boot is staring to deteriorate.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and Offside front lower (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust section is corroded
Nearside Front Braking system leaking on brake hose to brake caliper (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and Offside front lower (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust section is corroded
rear exhaust silencer is corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Hyundai Matrix?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV55 YFU is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Green with a 1,599cc petrol 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 FV55 YFU, 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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FV55 YFU is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 16 February 2006.
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