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MK06 OCV

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

78,040 mi
Last recorded78,040 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 OCV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 78,040 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 78,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 73,292 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s medium play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 68,359 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 68,359 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 64,352 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 64,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 59,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 50,921 miles

underside of vehicle has surface rust throughout close to limit

Pass 24 May 2019 50,878 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 50,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 May 2019 50,717 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2019 50,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,084 miles

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY

Pass 5 Apr 2017 49,225 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 45,370 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 45,367 miles

Stop lamp not working all inop (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,803 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014
Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,777 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,849 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,864 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,423 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,105 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 20,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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MK06 OCV is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MK06 OCV, 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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What year was MK06 OCV registered?

MK06 OCV is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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