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WR06 AYW

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,397 mi
Last recorded94,397 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 AYW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 94,397 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 94,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 92,196 miles

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

Rear General Surface Corrosion on body and suspension components

Fail 28 Feb 2025 92,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear General Surface Corrosion on body and suspension components

Pass 7 Mar 2024 87,198 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens water ingress

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust corroded at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 87,198 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens water ingress

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust corroded at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 82,832 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 79,017 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

reverse inoperative

Fail 10 Mar 2022 79,011 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

reverse inoperative

Pass 10 Mar 2021 76,541 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 76,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 74,895 miles

NO REVERSE LIGHTS

Fail 6 Jan 2020 74,893 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear LENS BROKEN (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

NO REVERSE LIGHTS

Pass 17 Dec 2018 68,546 miles

Offside REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 17 Dec 2018 68,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 4 Jan 2018 63,375 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 66,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 59,694 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 58,051 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 58,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 52,254 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 48,403 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,354 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,555 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 33,336 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 27,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 20,096 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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WR06 AYW is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR06 AYW, 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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WR06 AYW is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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