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FM06 VEV

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,936 mi
Last recorded96,936 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 VEV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2025 96,936 miles

Offside 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 93,479 miles

Front ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Front FRONT DAMAGE ON BOTH CORNERS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CENTRAL TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CENTRAL TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION ON CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 93,477 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine oil level low.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F corner of bumper loose but not to become detached.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 89,849 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 89,831 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 83,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 75,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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 (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 75,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 67,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 59,896 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 58,905 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 58,130 miles

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 14 Jul 2016 57,181 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 56,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 55,208 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,873 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges- 3mm

Fail 5 Apr 2013 53,873 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges- 3mm

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 50,669 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 45,132 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 39,116 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 39,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,578 miles

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

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 VEV is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VEV, 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 VEV is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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