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EX06 EYB

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,939 mi
Last recorded80,939 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 EYB
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 80,939 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 80,923 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 80,916 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 79,610 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 78,444 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 77,638 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 76,949 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 75,417 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 73,296 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished.

o/s/f tyre close to 1.6mm.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 1 Aug 2017 73,296 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by o/s/f lower arm front mounting bolt. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge and valve cracked/perished.

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished.

o/s/f tyre close to 1.6mm.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 70,772 miles

various rear brake pipes signs of surface rust.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 68,522 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 66,551 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 63,601 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 60,920 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,902 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

nearside front tyre worn on iner edge

offside front tyre worn on iner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2011 45,877 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 35,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,639 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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EX06 EYB 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 89.5%.

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 EX06 EYB, 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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EX06 EYB is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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