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DN06 VBU

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,643 mi
Last recorded66,643 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 VBU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 66,643 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 20 May 2025 63,957 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 61,341 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 61,341 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 59,432 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 59,432 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 56,881 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 54,388 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 52,827 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 52,827 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 50,923 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 48,323 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 48,323 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 46,364 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 43,815 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate air bag lamp not on on dish baord (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 41,487 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2014 39,048 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 35,872 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 34,172 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 31,149 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 24,263 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 24,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 17,847 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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DN06 VBU is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DN06 VBU, 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 DN06 VBU registered?

DN06 VBU is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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