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VE06 AKF

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,095 mi
Last recorded126,095 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 AKF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 126,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 122,420 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 122,415 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 118,488 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 112,896 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 112,896 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 105,140 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 96,068 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 86,835 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip loose

power steering pipe insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2016 86,835 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

power steering pipe insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2015 76,567 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 66,023 miles

Rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 16 Oct 2014 66,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,676 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering pipe inscure

Fail 15 Oct 2013 55,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering pipe inscure

Pass 31 Oct 2012 45,983 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,805 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 35,805 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,230 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 22,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 22,930 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 17,771 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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VE06 AKF is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VE06 AKF, 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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VE06 AKF is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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