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VK56 KEJ

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,651 mi
Last recorded75,651 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 KEJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2023 75,651 miles

Offside Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened suspension arm mount holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on inner edge. rears on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 21 Sep 2022 69,651 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 69,650 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 63,824 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch also general corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 60,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 17 Sep 2020 60,706 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2019 59,441 miles

front subframe and chassis showing signs of corrosion.

headlamp lenses starting to opaque.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 55,574 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed from rear view mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and close to legal limit. offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion at rear and would advise attention.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 52,314 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm.

offside outer sill at rear showing signs of corrosion and would advise attention.

Fail 22 Sep 2017 52,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm spare wheel fitted at test. (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm.

offside outer sill at rear showing signs of corrosion and would advise attention.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 48,234 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 43,162 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge.

spare tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 38,756 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 38,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 34,104 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,194 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 29,194 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,981 miles

front brake pads worn low.

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 19,469 miles

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge and close to legal limit of 1.6mm.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 14,413 miles

nearside rear tyre punctured.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 14,413 miles

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

nearside rear tyre punctured.

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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VK56 KEJ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VK56 KEJ, 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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VK56 KEJ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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