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HW06 KAO

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,604 mi
Last recorded43,604 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 43,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 41,510 miles

All Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Near side + Off side front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 39,810 miles

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

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

Front subframe corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2023 39,681 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 39,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 39,353 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 39,018 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 38,483 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 37,609 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 37,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 36,716 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 36,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,619 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 34,515 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 32,861 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 30,768 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,614 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 26,675 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 23,324 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 16,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 16,814 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 KAO 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 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 HW06 KAO, 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 KAO is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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