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LJ06 MTZ

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,541 mi
Last recorded128,541 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 MTZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 128,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 123,753 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 113,116 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Hinges seized. (3.1 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav monitor moved. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at union area to flexi hose ferrule. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil McPherson strut shock absorber. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 103,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bad wear inner shoulder 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm nail in tyre badly cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

front pipe flex poor condition

Fail 25 Apr 2023 103,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached where secured piston stem itself cant see top of mount not sure if shock stem is snapped or nut is missing or loose dropped down whilst vehicle jacked up (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed three places 195 55 r 15 85 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bad wear inner shoulder 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bad wear inner shoulder 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm nail in tyre badly cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

front pipe flex poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2022 96,798 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 79,765 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low @2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 71,539 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 67,796 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 67,796 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 63,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 59,895 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 59,895 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 55,568 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,128 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 46,616 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 42,251 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,251 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 37,580 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 37,580 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,717 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,228 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,268 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)

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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LJ06 MTZ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LJ06 MTZ, 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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LJ06 MTZ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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