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SB55 MVM

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,235 mi
Last recorded56,235 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 MVM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 56,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 56,234 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 53,449 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 53,447 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,396 miles

n/s/f tyre worn badly on in side edge

Fail 4 Mar 2015 46,396 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn badly on in side edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 38,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 38,425 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jan 2013 34,415 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre cracked on tread

Pass 19 Jan 2012 31,375 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,898 miles

n/s/f brake disc slightly scored and worn.

o/s/f brake disc slightly scored and worn.

Fail 20 Jan 2011 27,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f brake disc slightly scored and worn.

o/s/f brake disc slightly scored and worn.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 24,926 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 50,665 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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SB55 MVM is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SB55 MVM, 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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SB55 MVM is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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