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VN06 VYJ

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,523 mi
Last recorded99,523 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 99,523 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 94,514 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 85,323 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 83,604 miles

Anti slip on brake pedal slightly worn

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust join deteriorated

Slight damage to nearside front wing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 80,825 miles

Anti slip on brake pedal slightly worn

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust join slightly deteriorated

Slight dampness of oil around gearbox

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 80,825 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Anti slip on brake pedal slightly worn

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust join slightly deteriorated

Slight dampness of oil around gearbox

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 78,881 miles

Anti slip on brake pedal slightly worn

Both front anti roll bar mountings

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust join slightly deteriorated

Slight dampness of oil around gearbox

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 77,375 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

anti slip on brake pedal slightly worn

Pass 11 Jun 2019 71,860 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

anti slip on brake pedal slightly worn

both front anti roll bar mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2018 64,295 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

anti slip on brake pedal slightly worn

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder

Pass 19 Jun 2017 56,171 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

rear exhaust join slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2016 49,497 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 42,608 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 34,696 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 34,696 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 29,139 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 22,789 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,244 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 16,244 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 10,858 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 8,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 8,880 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 VYJ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc 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 VN06 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

VN06 VYJ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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