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EF06 PHV

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,466 mi
Last recorded48,466 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 PHV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 48,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 46,441 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 May 2025 46,440 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 42,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing start to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 39,597 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 37,843 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2019 36,133 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 34,314 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 32,941 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 31,607 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 28,877 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 28,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 26,471 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 23,574 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 23,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2012 20,235 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 17,147 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 14,070 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 10,822 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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EF06 PHV is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EF06 PHV, 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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EF06 PHV is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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