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AY06 YKJ

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,067 mi
Last recorded87,067 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 YKJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 87,067 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 84,836 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 83,258 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 83,241 miles

Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability both (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2023 81,158 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 77,840 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 73,656 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 71,095 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 66,785 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 62,930 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 59,760 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,716 miles

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,735 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 45,352 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 41,266 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,306 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 37,306 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 32,395 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 27,195 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,029 miles

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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AY06 YKJ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AY06 YKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY06 YKJ registered?

AY06 YKJ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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