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VN56 NLA

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,915 mi
Last recorded133,915 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 NLA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 133,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front flexi hose to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front flexi hose to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 133,912 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front flexi hose to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front flexi hose to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 133,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 133,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 129,664 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 125,890 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer joint heavily corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2022 125,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end of boot weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust silencer joint heavily corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 123,210 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 120,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 114,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 114,894 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 108,402 miles

Offside Minor engine oil leak

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 101,691 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 101,691 miles

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

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

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Pass 10 Oct 2015 91,520 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 78,888 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 65,547 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 57,983 miles

rear tyres getting low

Fail 14 Nov 2012 57,983 miles

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

rear tyres getting low

Pass 30 Nov 2011 48,831 miles

rear and offside front wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,697 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,294 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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VN56 NLA is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VN56 NLA, 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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VN56 NLA is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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