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YY06 YLS

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,097 mi
Last recorded123,097 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 YLS
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2021 123,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

offside wiper starting to smear

Pass 22 Dec 2020 115,008 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 115,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear(may clean up) (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 107,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear 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 2 Dec 2019 107,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning belt loose (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear 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 21 Dec 2018 96,492 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 96,485 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2017 90,531 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 84,459 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXI CORRODED

EML ILUMINATED

PAS PIPE HAS SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 6 Dec 2016 84,458 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened AT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FRONT MOUNTING (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly HAS BECOME DETACHED FROM STRUT (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut insecure NOT ATACHED AT UPPER MOUNTING (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXI CORRODED

EML ILUMINATED

PAS PIPE HAS SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 15 Dec 2015 76,001 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint to rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 76,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint to rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 64,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2014 64,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2013 56,093 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 46,056 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 37,786 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 37,786 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,650 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 19,299 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 17,991 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YY06 YLS is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YY06 YLS, 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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YY06 YLS is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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