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HW06 EOF

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,138 mi
Last recorded95,138 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 EOF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2026 95,138 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2025 89,916 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 89,916 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 85,018 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 79,752 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 79,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 75,350 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 75,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 70,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 70,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 65,404 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 61,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 56,854 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 51,274 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 45,160 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 45,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also tread peeling away from main structure (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 38,371 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts to the sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 13 Jan 2014 32,695 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has small cut on tread

Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,571 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 30,238 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 27,757 miles

BOTH front tyres worn on edges

Crack in bottom left of windscreen but not in view

Pass 13 Apr 2010 17,547 miles

Windscreen damaged out side zone "B" near side front.

Pass 14 May 2009 13,450 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 EOF is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HW06 EOF, 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 EOF is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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