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CE06 ZKL

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,070 mi
Last recorded106,070 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 ZKL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 106,070 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 102,899 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed DOOR HANDLE BROKEN BUT STILL OPENS (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 102,899 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S AND N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed DOOR HANDLE BROKEN BUT STILL OPENS (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 100,739 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S AND N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S AND N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 100,739 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S AND N/S (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S AND N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 98,095 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 98,095 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced O/S N/S LENSES NEED CLEANING (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 93,266 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 93,266 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play NOISEY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 89,750 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 85,584 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 85,584 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 79,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Aug 2017 73,179 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,890 miles

Spare tyre defective

YOUR PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Fail 23 Aug 2016 67,758 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced O/S AND N/S (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

YOUR PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Pass 28 Aug 2015 62,631 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 57,382 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 57,382 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,514 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 52,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,716 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,991 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 31,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 25,441 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 25,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CE06 ZKL is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CE06 ZKL, 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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CE06 ZKL is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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