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FV55 YFU

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,865 mi
Last recorded172,865 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 YFU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 May 2021 172,865 miles

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))

Pass 6 May 2020 155,213 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 137,301 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 137,301 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 124,339 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2017 108,471 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 108,323 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 90,555 miles

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 75,595 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 67,818 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,425 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,247 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 43,242 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,878 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 34,878 miles

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)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 28,961 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 28,961 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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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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