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VK06 TYW

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,924 mi
Last recorded76,924 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 TYW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 76,924 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 76,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 69,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2015 69,864 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2014 62,842 miles

engine management light on

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,323 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,760 miles

air bag warning light on

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

Fail 29 Mar 2012 41,653 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

air bag warning light on

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,210 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 32,210 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,328 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 25,674 miles

park brake travel will require attention.

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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VK06 TYW is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK06 TYW, 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 VK06 TYW registered?

VK06 TYW is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 August 2006.

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