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L888 EAD

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,653 mi
Last recorded104,653 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 EAD
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 104,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 95,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear suspension components corrosion

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

front exhaust system corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2019 95,500 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front suspension subframe corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear suspension components corrosion

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

front exhaust system corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2018 90,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 84,666 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both n/s and o/s rear pipes leading to flexible hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tailgate exterior handle does not self return.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 84,630 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow. Requires full emission test following exhaust repair (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre section is fractured at connection with front section and likely to become detached. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 195/55 R15 fitted. Should be 195/60 R15 88V (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexible hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both n/s and o/s rear pipes leading to flexible hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tailgate exterior handle does not self return.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 79,421 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

boot accessed from seats boot not opening

both front to rear brake pipes at rear corroded to cylinders

front suspension arms corroded

pas weep from joint

Fail 3 Jun 2016 79,421 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

boot accessed from seats boot not opening

both front to rear brake pipes at rear corroded to cylinders

front suspension arms corroded

pas weep from joint

Pass 15 Jun 2015 75,681 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 71,691 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front tyres diffrent sizes to rear

Pass 1 Jul 2013 66,953 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front tyres different sizes to rear.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,026 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 63,026 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 49,795 miles

rear reg plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 29 Jun 2010 38,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag light on dash on

slight leakage of grease from o/s/f cv gaitor

Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,407 miles

air bag light on dash on

slight leakage of grease from o/s/f cv gaitor

Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,039 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 30,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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L888 EAD is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L888 EAD, 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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L888 EAD is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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