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MK56 LAO

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,232 mi
Last recorded117,232 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 LAO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2021 117,232 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2020 113,390 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 113,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 105,484 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 98,166 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 98,166 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 86,034 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,187 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 73,187 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 62,008 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 62,008 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 53,683 miles

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)

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 21 Sep 2013 47,677 miles

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

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2012 33,692 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 24,590 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 20,217 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 14,392 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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MK56 LAO is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Blue 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 MK56 LAO, 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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MK56 LAO is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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