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OY06 DHD

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,490 mi
Last recorded86,490 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 DHD
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 86,490 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

underbody covered with underseal

Pass 9 Apr 2025 78,566 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 74,911 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 72,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 72,591 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not working (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 70,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 70,079 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 67,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 67,442 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 64,785 miles

Both front tyer treads low and worn on edges

Front pads low

Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,803 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 61,781 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,566 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 58,566 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 55,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm & worn on edges 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm & perishing in tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

Fail 5 Apr 2017 55,248 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear drop link gaiters split (2.4.G.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm & worn on edges 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm & perishing in tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,438 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres 3/4mm

Front brake application slightly uneven

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 52,438 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front and offside rear tyres 3/4mm

Front brake application slightly uneven

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 49,314 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 46,160 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 42,877 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 42,865 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 38,160 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,071 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,188 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 246,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OY06 DHD is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OY06 DHD, 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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OY06 DHD is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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