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LF06 CYE

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,515 mi
Last recorded102,515 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 CYE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 102,515 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front headlamp damage not affecting light output or colour

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has age related corrosion front to rear including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 98,055 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 98,031 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

drivers door handle damaged/ still operational

front bumper damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2023 94,928 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 91,068 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 88,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 85,443 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 85,432 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 82,720 miles

Nearside Front headlamp image not good

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing from edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear park brake requirements just met

Pass 3 Dec 2015 78,180 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

n/s/r tyre is wearing on outer edge.

Fail 3 Dec 2015 78,180 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

n/s/r tyre is wearing on outer edge.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 72,412 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 65,722 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 65,722 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 58,817 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 50,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 50,067 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 39,658 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 39,658 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 28,455 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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LF06 CYE is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LF06 CYE, 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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LF06 CYE is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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