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VA06 HMC

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,564 mi
Last recorded65,564 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 HMC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 65,564 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 65,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 59,063 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 47,019 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 46,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 37,719 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

fuel flap mounting defective

Pass 28 Jul 2021 33,934 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 32,342 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 31,485 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 31,485 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 26,330 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 21,991 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 21,979 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 18,142 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 15,722 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 1 Aug 2013 15,579 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 15,297 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2011 14,883 miles

front pads approx 60% worn

front tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 21 Jul 2010 14,551 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 12,759 miles

front wiper blades are splitting

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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VA06 HMC is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA06 HMC, 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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VA06 HMC is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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