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MJ06 ZHG

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,190 mi
Last recorded57,190 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 ZHG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 57,190 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 54,170 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 52,509 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 52,507 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2021 44,262 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 43,884 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged and pushed into bumper (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 43,884 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged and pushed into bumper (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 42,200 miles

Both number plates slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just starting to wear the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just starting to wear the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 42,200 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both number plates slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just starting to wear the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just starting to wear the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 39,812 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 37,506 miles

Front nearside+offside tyres perished on sidewalls (195/55/15

front registration plate damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,451 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 34,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 -2.5mm 195 55 15 V (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 30,517 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 25,915 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 21,616 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 17,431 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 13,914 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 10,430 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 7,354 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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MJ06 ZHG is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ06 ZHG, 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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MJ06 ZHG is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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