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ET06 OPM

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,125 mi
Last recorded77,125 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 OPM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 77,125 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 77,108 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 74,563 miles

Both headlights slightly deteriated

Offside Rear wheel arch to sill has light corrosion but not excessive

Pass 15 Nov 2023 72,138 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 72,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 67,509 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 67,509 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 63,320 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 63,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 60,735 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 57,649 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))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 55,043 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 52,561 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 49,407 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 46,315 miles

computer malfunction when logging on logged at 8.34 am logged off at 9.09 am

Pass 15 Nov 2014 42,387 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 39,295 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 35,788 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 32,323 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 28,630 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 18,739 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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ET06 OPM is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ET06 OPM, 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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ET06 OPM is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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