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WF06 AEY

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,061 mi
Last recorded181,061 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 AEY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 181,061 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 176,510 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back plate. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back plate. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 176,510 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back plate. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back plate. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 172,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 172,257 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 167,975 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 167,975 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 164,675 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 164,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases can be welded (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced bulb in wrong (1.7.5a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced polish both fronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 195/55/15 plus tracking as its worn on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 157,079 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 138,609 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 138,609 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 121,852 miles

both wiper blades ends split but still wipes screen ok at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2013 104,435 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 104,433 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 86,868 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 70,412 miles

o/s/f inner tyre edge worn

Pass 9 Jul 2010 51,613 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,562 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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WF06 AEY is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WF06 AEY, 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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WF06 AEY is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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