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KS55 NEN

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

106,690 mi
Last recorded106,690 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 NEN
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 106,690 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 103,015 miles

BOTH DIP BEAM IMAGES POOR, LENSES HAZED.

ENGINE OIL ON MIN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER EDGE. 195/55/15 85v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL COOLER PIPE, TO RAD. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 103,015 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

BOTH DIP BEAM IMAGES POOR, LENSES HAZED.

ENGINE OIL ON MIN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER EDGE. 195/55/15 85v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL COOLER PIPE, TO RAD. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 99,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 99,351 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 94,409 miles

Both headlamp beam images VERY poor(barely visible)

Emissions very close to fail limit(Lambda)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 90,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 90,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image(lens) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image(lens) (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi' joint (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,672 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Significant( x 2 leaks) (6.1.2 (a))

Engine oil below minimum

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 88,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam image not visible - lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam image not visible - lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Significant( x 2 leaks) (6.1.2 (a))

Engine oil below minimum

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,966 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint HAS SIGNIFICANT PLAY (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 75,978 miles

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SUB/FRAME (2.2.C.1h)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside DIP BEAM IMAGE VERY POOR. LENS HAZED.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint HAS SIGNIFICANT PLAY (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement *** SIGNIFICANT *** (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement *** SIGNIFICANT *** (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp beam image very poor (lens)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 70,348 miles

Emissions not tested *** NO OIL ON DIPSTICK *** (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement *** SIGNIFICANT *** (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement *** SIGNIFICANT *** (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp beam image very poor (lens)

Offside wiper poor clearing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 62,423 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE TREAD BALD ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 18 Apr 2016 62,379 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear TYRE TREAD BALD ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 20 Apr 2015 55,602 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,422 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 50,351 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,022 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 46,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,900 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,190 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,293 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 27,273 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 17,763 miles

Both front tyres 2-3mm

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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KS55 NEN is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KS55 NEN, 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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KS55 NEN is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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