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CV56 JHY

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,349 mi
Last recorded35,349 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 JHY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 35,349 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 35,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front flexy and centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 33,876 miles

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

Offside Front driver door handle broken but can still open from outer side

Fail 22 Apr 2025 33,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame likely to fail by both front sub-frame mountains (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front driver door handle broken but can still open from outer side

Pass 2 Apr 2024 33,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 32,696 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 31,060 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 29,074 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 28,062 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 25,779 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 23,446 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 20,146 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 20,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 19,825 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 18,435 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 16,713 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 14,603 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 12,787 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 11,194 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 9,286 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 7,051 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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CV56 JHY is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CV56 JHY, 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 CV56 JHY registered?

CV56 JHY is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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