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VK06 TYP

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,389 mi
Last recorded73,389 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 TYP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 73,389 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 73,363 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 71,571 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 71,563 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 67,443 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn Inner Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 67,439 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn Inner Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 61,329 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 61,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 54,372 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 50,576 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 45,432 miles

rear fog light switch tends to stick on

Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,358 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 42,358 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 39,113 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 39,113 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 36,244 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,160 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Apr 2012 22,671 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 18,547 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 14,654 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 11,484 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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VK06 TYP is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VK06 TYP, 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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VK06 TYP is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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