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EK06 VDO

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,686 mi
Last recorded39,686 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 VDO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 39,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 11 Aug 2025 39,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear wiper blade worn

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 34,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 32,462 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 12 Jun 2023 32,461 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 May 2022 28,427 miles

Nearside Front 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))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 May 2021 25,261 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 6 May 2021 25,261 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jan 2020 22,188 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 22,118 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 28 Mar 2018 21,996 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2017 21,846 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 21,624 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front number plate damage

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Mar 2015 21,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 21,389 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 21,248 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,968 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,679 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,538 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,933 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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EK06 VDO is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EK06 VDO, 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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EK06 VDO is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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