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YR06 RXU

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,715 mi
Last recorded110,715 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 RXU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2020 110,715 miles

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

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested Due to tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear seatbelts unchecked due to load

Pass 7 Nov 2018 97,882 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 91,658 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Cotton reel bush on power steering high pressure hose deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 85,218 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 85,216 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished 19555/15

Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,425 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 71,691 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2014 63,258 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both outer cv boots perished

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 27 Mar 2014 63,258 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both outer cv boots perished

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 2 Apr 2013 58,735 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,735 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2012 48,153 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 33,474 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 21,289 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 21,289 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 12,826 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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YR06 RXU is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YR06 RXU, 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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YR06 RXU is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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