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DE06 EVU

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

50,322 mi
Last recorded50,322 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 EVU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 50,322 miles

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

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

exhaust flexy worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear suspension support beam corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2024 48,464 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexy worn

rear support brace corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 46,223 miles

rear support beam rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2022 44,188 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 44,186 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

n/s wiper split on end

Pass 3 Aug 2021 41,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 39,030 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 36,127 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,178 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 30,728 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 29,517 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 28,430 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 27,158 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,534 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,705 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 19,638 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,609 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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DE06 EVU 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 94.4%.

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 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 DE06 EVU, 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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What year was DE06 EVU registered?

DE06 EVU is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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