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RE06 GZH

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,165 mi
Last recorded133,165 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 GZH
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 133,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 129,948 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 125,075 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 117,546 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 117,546 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 113,638 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 107,545 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 93,148 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 89,872 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 89,862 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Offside of front subframe - several areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 85,906 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 76,653 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 73,077 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front wiper blades slightly split & slightly smearing

Pass 16 Jul 2014 68,518 miles

both front outer c.v.boots have started to deteriorate

Pass 22 Jul 2013 64,925 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,356 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 52,756 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,309 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,184 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,700 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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RE06 GZH is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RE06 GZH, 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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RE06 GZH is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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