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PE06 CEK

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,208 mi
Last recorded90,208 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 CEK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 90,208 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 86,009 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 83,290 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 83,290 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 77,382 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 73,940 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 73,940 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 72,232 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 69,025 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 66,843 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 66,840 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread cracked across the letters (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2016 66,230 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 64,063 miles

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

all tyres on limit

Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,275 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 55,275 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 48,995 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 48,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,881 miles

air bag light on

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,759 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,906 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 32,339 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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PE06 CEK is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PE06 CEK, 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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PE06 CEK is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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