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HG06 NZK

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,519 mi
Last recorded162,519 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 NZK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 162,519 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb displaced (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 155,971 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 155,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm outer balljoint [arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 155,362 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 147,438 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 147,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 141,103 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 139,616 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 139,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 137,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 136,092 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 130,539 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 124,691 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 May 2017 119,528 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 May 2016 114,738 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 108,166 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 102,890 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 98,019 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 14 May 2012 92,542 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 83,915 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 81,572 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 68,255 miles

n/s/front wiper blade starting to split.

rear blade not touching rear screen.

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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HG06 NZK is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HG06 NZK, 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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HG06 NZK is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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