2006 Hyundai Matrix MOT pass rate: 60.1% (2,112 tests)
Is the 2006 Matrix getting worse?
Pass rate of 2006-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59.6% -4.7 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 60.7% -3.4 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 60.2% -4.7 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2006 Matrix
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 586 | 21.2% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 523 | 18.9% |
| 3 | Brakes | 445 | 16.1% |
| 4 | Body, chassis, structure | 392 | 14.2% |
| 5 | Tyres | 260 | 9.4% |
| 6 | Visibility | 179 | 6.5% |
All Matrix years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,821 | 59.8% | -4.7 pts | 77,667 |
| 2006 (this page) | 2,112 | 60.1% | -4.3 pts | 77,763 |
| 2007 | 1,792 | 56.9% | -8.2 pts | 78,788 |
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FAQs
Is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix reliable?
2006-registered examples passed 60.1% of their MOT tests (2,112 tests, 2023–2025), -4.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 20 years old with a median 77,763 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2006 Matrix?
The median tested example shows 77,763 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.