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FM06 RZU

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

241,312 mi
Last recorded241,312 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 RZU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 241,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 240,899 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 227,929 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 227,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 220,336 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 203,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 202,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 184,253 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 175,317 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 165,598 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 159,756 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside outer sill repair incomplete on the front edge

Fail 12 Nov 2020 159,576 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting middle of sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 159,132 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 159,122 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn u-shaped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides centre (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 53% o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement u-shaped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

all rear subframe and arms slight corrosion

front subframe slight corrosion and on top

rear number plate lights dim

Pass 11 Nov 2019 146,071 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 137,912 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 137,792 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

power steering belt loose

Pass 16 Nov 2018 128,501 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 113,145 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 99,861 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 80,671 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 69,906 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 58,226 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 58,168 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,868 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 40,623 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 35,917 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,216 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,811 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 21,638 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 16,978 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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FM06 RZU is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 FM06 RZU, 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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FM06 RZU is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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