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PJ55 VZG

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,898 mi
Last recorded71,898 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 VZG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 71,898 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2002 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

brake pedal spongey at the bottom

front tyres different size to rears

Pass 25 Apr 2023 70,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2002 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill thin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre dated 2003

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear tailgate handle missing but can still be opened

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

front tyre size 185 55 15 rear tyres 195 60 15

Pass 22 Apr 2022 65,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 61,150 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 60,808 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 60,808 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 58,844 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 58,842 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 55,219 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 49,480 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 44,585 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 40,577 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 40,577 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 35,979 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 31,550 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 26,464 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 21,581 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 16,113 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 11,670 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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PJ55 VZG is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PJ55 VZG, 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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What year was PJ55 VZG registered?

PJ55 VZG is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 15 January 2006.

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