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VK56 ZJY

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,960 mi
Last recorded100,960 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2021 100,960 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at mtg points on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jul 2019 93,006 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 92,994 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,090 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 88,087 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,118 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Fail 21 Oct 2015 284,826 miles

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

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

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 16 Oct 2014 72,707 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,349 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 64,349 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,756 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 46,031 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 46,030 miles

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

nearside front tyre wear on inside edge

Pass 4 Nov 2010 38,150 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,629 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 27,629 miles

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

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 ZJY is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VK56 ZJY, 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 ZJY is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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