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YR06 YBJ

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,858 mi
Last recorded83,858 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 YBJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 83,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 83,854 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 78,202 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 73,746 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 73,746 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 67,559 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,190 miles

both rear tyres worn to edges

slight blow from front exhaust flexi pipes

Fail 8 Mar 2017 64,190 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn to edges

slight blow from front exhaust flexi pipes

Pass 19 Mar 2016 57,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake pads wearing low

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

slight knock from steering

slight play in rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,511 miles

offside and nearside rear anti role bar D bushes slight play

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to edges

slight knock from stearing

Pass 26 Mar 2014 44,524 miles

rear tyres worn low and wearing out of shape slightly

slight play in rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,529 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape

front number plate damaged

slight play in rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,652 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 25,112 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 20,872 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 16,156 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)

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 YBJ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBJ, 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 YBJ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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