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DU56 FLE

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,762 mi
Last recorded147,762 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 FLE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 147,762 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 145,482 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wh but no sharp edgeseel arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 144,073 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside Front track rod end as slight play

Offside Rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

both front head lamps are slightey foggie but pattern ok

Pass 11 Jan 2023 143,252 miles

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

slight oil leak on power steering pipe

Pass 1 Feb 2022 140,898 miles

Offside Front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2022 140,898 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 139,208 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 137,905 miles

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2020 137,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 133,236 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front slight play in track rod end

Pass 9 Jan 2018 116,216 miles

slight plat in steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2016 110,910 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 110,909 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 108,086 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 108,086 miles

Offside rear brakes release unevenly handbrake cable damaged.. applied h/b not releasing. (3.7.B.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 104,413 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 104,413 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine coolant below the minimum

engine oil level low

offside rear seat belt twisted.

power steering fluid on the minimum

Pass 25 Jan 2014 101,242 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 98,903 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 88,115 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 88,115 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 75,039 miles

Brake pedal creeping slightly requires attention

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 59,132 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 59,128 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 55,235 miles

Advise minor stone chips to windscreen.

Advise offside rear seatnot locked in position, on both tracks

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,235 miles

Advise minor stone chips to windscreen.

Advise offside rear seatnot locked in position, on both tracks

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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DU56 FLE is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DU56 FLE, 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 DU56 FLE registered?

DU56 FLE is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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