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OV06 KHC

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,967 mi
Last recorded134,967 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 KHC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 134,967 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 126,634 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2023 126,634 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

brake pedal feels spongy

Pass 20 Jun 2022 119,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 119,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 113,643 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 106,734 miles

Both front and rear bumpers have tape along body joints but not insecure

Fail 10 Jun 2020 106,734 miles

Both front and rear bumpers have tape along body joints but not insecure

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 99,653 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack damp

Fail 17 Jun 2019 99,626 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to assess wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack damp

Pass 12 Jun 2018 91,207 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 82,937 miles

power steering pipe damp

slight fluctuation on offside front brake

Pass 13 Jun 2016 74,987 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 67,072 miles

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

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

offside headlamp motor missing

Fail 10 Jun 2015 67,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside headlamp motor missing

Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,550 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,655 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 54,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre low on edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 51,933 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,023 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 9 Jul 2010 33,463 miles

Damage to naerside rear outer sill

Fail 26 May 2010 32,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front bumper damaged but secure

Front number plate broken but letters complete

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,917 miles

N/S sill dented at rear.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 23,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S sill dented at rear.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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OV06 KHC is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OV06 KHC, 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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OV06 KHC is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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