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AO56 DCE

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,793 mi
Last recorded124,793 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 DCE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 124,793 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe flexible section cover loose.

Front subframe corroded and covered in thick underseal.

Localised hole in rear of nearside outer sill panel.

Nearside door mirror casing damaged.

Nearside number plate lamp not working.

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes (from hoses to cylinders) corroded.

Rear of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Rear of offside front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Rear subframe heavily corroded.

Temporary repair on centre exhaust silencer.

Various suspension components corroded.

Fail 7 Dec 2023 124,756 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed throttle sticking badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification previous repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated superglued together (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 124,717 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

general suspension components corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2022 117,405 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front subframe heavily corroded.

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint gaiter heavily perished.

Nearside number plate lamp not working.

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished on outer edge.

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroded.

Offside front suspension wishbone rear bush de-bonding.

Offside front tyre slightly perished.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear of exhaust centre silencer blowing.

Rear of front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Temporary repair on exhaust centre section blowing slightly.

Various rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 5 Dec 2022 117,405 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front subframe heavily corroded.

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

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint gaiter heavily perished.

Nearside number plate lamp not working.

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished on outer edge.

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroded.

Offside front suspension wishbone rear bush de-bonding.

Offside front tyre slightly perished.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear of exhaust centre silencer blowing.

Rear of front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Temporary repair on exhaust centre section blowing slightly.

Various rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2021 109,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 108,993 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 106,811 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 104,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 102,639 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 96,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake imbalance quite high

small crack in front number plate

Pass 26 Aug 2015 87,187 miles

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

O/S/F tyre going bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2014 79,395 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 70,625 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,454 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 54,541 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn to metal pedal

Pass 19 Aug 2010 45,288 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,771 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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AO56 DCE is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO56 DCE, 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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AO56 DCE is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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