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GV06 BYM

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

79,593 mi
Last recorded79,593 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 BYM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 79,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 67,753 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 67,753 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 53,488 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 53,488 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 45,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 45,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 38,293 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 37,171 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 36,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 35,146 miles

Front Outer CV boots deteriorated

head lamp lenses faded

Fail 23 May 2019 35,146 miles

Front Outer CV boots deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

head lamp lenses faded

Pass 16 May 2018 34,287 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 34,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 33,545 miles

Offside Front cv gaiter leaking

Offside Rear tyre wearing

Pass 15 Apr 2016 32,606 miles

Centre Rear exhaust corroded

Front both CV boot inner clips worn

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

engine cover

Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,615 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 31,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 30,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 30,528 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 24,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 May 2013 24,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 15,099 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 15,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 11,403 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 11,403 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Mar 2010 7,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 7,050 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 3,156 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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GV06 BYM is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 GV06 BYM, 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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GV06 BYM is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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