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VN06 JKX

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,217 mi
Last recorded75,217 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 JKX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 75,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 75,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle body structure corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2024 72,243 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 71,966 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 70,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under vehicle suspension bushes and covers are slightly deteriorated

vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,197 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

under vehicle suspension bushes and covers are slightly deteriorated

vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 66,077 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 66,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,032 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,557 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 61,556 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R tyre perished

Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,437 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 58,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 54,806 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 50,825 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,415 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,376 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,841 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 21 Apr 2010 32,323 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,241 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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VN06 JKX 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 VN06 JKX, 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 VN06 JKX registered?

VN06 JKX is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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