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YY55 FRC

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,496 mi
Last recorded96,496 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 FRC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 96,496 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 96,496 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 87,569 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 87,562 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 84,259 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 84,259 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 80,732 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 80,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 74,788 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 65,970 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 65,925 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 54,283 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 47,208 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 47,208 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 33,612 miles

all 4 tires worn near to legal limit.

Fail 23 Sep 2014 33,612 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all 4 tires worn near to legal limit.

Pass 14 May 2013 25,411 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 22,332 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,227 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 20,227 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 21 Jan 2010 15,679 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 12,009 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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YY55 FRC is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YY55 FRC, 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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YY55 FRC is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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