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FY56 SLZ

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,422 mi
Last recorded144,422 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 SLZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 144,422 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 144,059 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 136,999 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 136,826 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

accelerator sticking

Pass 1 May 2013 128,136 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 128,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 118,237 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 108,664 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 108,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 96,981 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 96,981 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 87,949 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 87,949 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 77,977 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 69,169 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,103 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 60,015 miles

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

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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FY56 SLZ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver 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 FY56 SLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY56 SLZ registered?

FY56 SLZ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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