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HN06 RFK

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,206 mi
Last recorded78,206 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN06 RFK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 78,206 miles

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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 71,096 miles

Both front wipers deteriorated (smeary)

Both headlight lenses deteriorated (poor image)

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))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 71,096 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front wipers deteriorated (smeary)

Both headlight lenses deteriorated (poor image)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (1.1.13 (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))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 64,227 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 64,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 54,578 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens deteriorating

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT & INNER WALL STARTING TO SPLIT

Offside Front brake disc corroding at edge

Pass 18 Nov 2021 48,128 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 40,561 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 34,692 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 30,789 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 30,405 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 30,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 29,749 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,595 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 29,162 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 25,042 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,353 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 19,453 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,164 miles

offside wiper blade split

Pass 27 Apr 2010 14,105 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 9,302 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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HN06 RFK is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HN06 RFK, 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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HN06 RFK is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 May 2006.

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