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PK56 VPL

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,280 mi
Last recorded136,280 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 VPL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 136,280 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (marked) (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox oil sump corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2017 136,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Both tires inner edge completely bold

Rear Both tires treads are cracked

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (marked) (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox oil sump corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 129,703 miles

corrosion on both rear,both front to rear and both front steel brake pipes

slight power steering leak from steering rack area

Fail 31 Oct 2016 129,703 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired damage to front subframe at off side inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on both rear,both front to rear and both front steel brake pipes

slight power steering leak from steering rack area

Fail 27 Oct 2016 129,655 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box broken off middle section (7.1.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front to rear going to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage too steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 124,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 118,395 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 112,741 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 112,722 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 108,821 miles

tyres underinflated

Fail 22 Oct 2012 108,821 miles

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

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

tyres underinflated

Pass 2 Nov 2011 92,082 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

looks to be the beginning of a PAS leak

Fail 1 Nov 2011 92,082 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

looks to be the beginning of a PAS leak

no oil on dipstick

Pass 13 Oct 2010 73,475 miles

both front tyres worn bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2009 55,719 miles

knocky steering rack at n/s

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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PK56 VPL is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PK56 VPL, 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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PK56 VPL is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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