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HW06 EFJ

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,257 mi
Last recorded101,257 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 EFJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 101,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 101,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 94,478 miles

Projected beam images poor

Pass 1 Mar 2023 93,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover perished

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover perished

Fail 1 Mar 2023 93,175 miles

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 linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 89,815 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 86,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2020 84,330 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 79,363 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 74,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 74,139 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 69,061 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

scratches to windscreen but affecting view

Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,720 miles

Faint scratches to windscreen

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,527 miles

All four tyres perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

faint scratches to windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2014 53,230 miles

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

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

faint scratches to windscreen

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorated

offside rear tyre valve deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2014 53,230 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

faint scratches to windscreen

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorated

offside rear tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2013 47,414 miles

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

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

airbag warning light on

both rear tyre valves slightly deteriorated

faint scratches to windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,512 miles

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

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

feint scratches to windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,395 miles

Feint scratchers to windscreen

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 21,624 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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HW06 EFJ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HW06 EFJ, 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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HW06 EFJ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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