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ET06 RDU

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,533 mi
Last recorded139,533 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 RDU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 139,533 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 139,533 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 137,142 miles

centre exhaust has slight leak of gases

Pass 2 Jun 2023 133,084 miles

centre exhaust has a slight leak of gases

Pass 5 May 2022 124,949 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 114,950 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 109,294 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 98,738 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 98,738 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 88,543 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 79,275 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 69,512 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Jan 2015 60,292 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 60,292 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 52,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2013 43,676 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 43,676 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 33,335 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 22,884 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 20,274 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 13,182 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 RDU is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Black 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 RDU, 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 ET06 RDU registered?

ET06 RDU is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 12 August 2006.

Is ET06 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET06 RDU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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