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GU06 KSE

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

99,814 mi
Last recorded99,814 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 KSE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 99,814 miles

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

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 99,814 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))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 95,352 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 95,248 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 92,669 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 91,627 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 89,933 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 89,919 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 88,481 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 87,158 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 81,684 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 81,684 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 77,777 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 77,777 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 73,092 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 73,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 63,539 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Feb 2014 52,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 52,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 48,290 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 48,290 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 46,503 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,416 miles

air bag lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,074 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,114 miles

Both front brake pads starting to wear low

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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GU06 KSE is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GU06 KSE, 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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GU06 KSE is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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