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GY06 SSZ

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,735 mi
Last recorded83,735 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 SSZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 83,735 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 83,243 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 82,883 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 82,882 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 82,138 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 82,129 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 79,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 79,748 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 79,396 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 79,392 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 74,971 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 74,971 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 71,320 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre rear seatbelt not tested due to no easy access to buckle

front tyres void of tread on outer edges

offside rear and nearside rear lower anti roll bar linkage ball joint covers split

Pass 8 Mar 2018 60,707 miles

air bag warning lamp illuminated intermittently

both front tyres worn to appx 2.0mm and void of tread on inner edges

noise from steering when steering operated, possibly pump related

offside rear tyre worn to appx 3.0mm

offside windscreen washers not providing liquid

Pass 3 Mar 2017 47,666 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,683 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,197 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 32,837 miles

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

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

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2013 31,738 miles

advise n/s/f wiper blade

advise o/s/f tyre waring on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 31,007 miles

advise o/s/f and n/s/f tyres waring on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,915 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,487 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and wearing unevenly

Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,800 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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GY06 SSZ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GY06 SSZ, 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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GY06 SSZ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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