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HK06 VFA

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,466 mi
Last recorded117,466 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 VFA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 117,466 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 117,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 112,607 miles

slight leak from power steering pipe

Fail 29 Apr 2019 112,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 1 May 2018 106,921 miles

wear developing in front suspension joints

Fail 30 Apr 2018 106,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wear developing in front suspension joints

Pass 4 May 2017 99,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

power steering hoses damp with fluid

Pass 5 May 2016 94,229 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 94,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 90,751 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 85,604 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,584 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 65,495 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 55,937 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 45,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 45,082 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 33,551 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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HK06 VFA is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HK06 VFA, 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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HK06 VFA is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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