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HG06 MTX

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

128,261 mi
Last recorded128,261 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 MTX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 128,261 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Oct 2017 128,261 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front damaged

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2016 122,638 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight binding on both rear brakes

Fail 14 Oct 2016 122,638 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight binding on both rear brakes

Pass 17 Oct 2015 115,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement dee mountings (2.4.G.2)

battery held with large cable tie is secure

brake pedal rubber worn

rear axle beam has some surface corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2014 107,629 miles

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

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

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

front and rear anti roll bar bushes and links slightley worn

Pass 15 Oct 2014 107,629 miles

front and rear anti roll bar bushes and links slightley worn

Pass 14 Oct 2013 98,319 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 98,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 89,099 miles

Air bag warning light is on.

Both front wiper blades are split but still clearing the screen

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on the outer edge and has cuts

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake is binding slightly

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 89,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Air bag warning light is on.

Both front wiper blades are split but still clearing the screen

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on the outer edge and has cuts

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake is binding slightly

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 75,123 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 75,123 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 62,174 miles

All tyres rotational except - offside rear.

Small flat spot to offside rear tyre.

Fail 18 Sep 2010 62,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

All tyres rotational except - offside rear.

Small flat spot to offside rear tyre.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,973 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 51,912 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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HG06 MTX 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 52.9%.

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 HG06 MTX, 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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HG06 MTX is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 22 April 2006.

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