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RE06 LNK

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,039 mi
Last recorded103,039 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 LNK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 103,039 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 103,039 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 95,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust flexi poor

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 95,011 miles

Exhaust flexi poor

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 87,447 miles

Exhaust front flexi poor

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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 87,445 miles

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

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))

Exhaust front flexi poor

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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 75,363 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 72,949 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 70,763 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 66,666 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 60,684 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 56,160 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 52,364 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 48,946 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 42,973 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 37,417 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 31,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2011 27,245 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 20,890 miles

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

n/s front wiper blade spilt at end

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Aug 2009 15,405 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 14,986 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 14,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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 LNK is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LNK, 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 RE06 LNK registered?

RE06 LNK is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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