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YA06 YCV

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

55,205 mi
Last recorded55,205 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 YCV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2022 55,205 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 49,042 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 49,033 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 44,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 40,358 miles

Exhaust deteriorated on flexy

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Low damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 40,355 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated on flexy

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Low damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 35,642 miles

Corrosion on front and rear subframes and all suspension components

Exhaust front flexy pipe deteriorated but not leaking excessively

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 35,641 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Corrosion on front and rear subframes and all suspension components

Exhaust front flexy pipe deteriorated but not leaking excessively

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 32,148 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 32,148 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 30,591 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 30,591 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 26,824 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 26,824 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 22,493 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 18,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 18,419 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 16,352 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 14,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 14,055 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 11,400 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 9,009 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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YA06 YCV is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YA06 YCV, 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 YA06 YCV registered?

YA06 YCV is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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