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EJ56 NRN

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,026 mi
Last recorded58,026 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 NRN
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 58,026 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 58,026 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 51,279 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 51,249 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on the inside of the wheel rim (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 45,736 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 45,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure damaged on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed on inside, may need tracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 39,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn very near to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe also corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 33,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads around 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 28,493 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 23,006 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 16,957 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 13,659 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle has a lot of surface

Pass 16 Nov 2015 13,640 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 13,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 12,802 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 12,320 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 11,815 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 11,237 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 9,980 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 8,775 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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EJ56 NRN is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ56 NRN, 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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EJ56 NRN is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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