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DV56 EBF

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,101 mi
Last recorded105,101 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 EBF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 105,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 105,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 80,135 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 80,135 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 78,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 76,484 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

slight deterioration in nearside and offside outer cv gaiters

Pass 28 Oct 2021 75,581 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 74,060 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 72,474 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 69,761 miles

195/55/15 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED AND WORN UNEVENLY

HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED

Fail 24 Oct 2018 69,761 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

195/55/15 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED AND WORN UNEVENLY

HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED

Pass 16 Oct 2017 66,371 miles

195/55/16 BOTH FRONT AND N/S/R TYRES DETERIORATED AND WORN UNEVENLY O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Pass 17 Oct 2016 64,469 miles

195/55/16 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 19 Oct 2015 62,364 miles

195/55/15 N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Pass 23 Oct 2014 59,631 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,231 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 53,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 46,609 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 46,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,390 miles

195/55/15 O/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 35,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake discs worn.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,503 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 28,395 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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DV56 EBF is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DV56 EBF, 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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DV56 EBF is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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