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GJ56 NLL

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,225 mi
Last recorded114,225 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 NLL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 114,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front ns/os plus nsr tips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 114,222 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front ns/os plus nsr tips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 110,558 miles

Front subframe corroding

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ns and os (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 110,555 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ns and os (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe corroding

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ns and os (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 102,234 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 102,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 96,002 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 95,999 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 93,067 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 91,560 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

head light lens milky

outer CV boots perished

Pass 17 Feb 2020 83,242 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 83,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

engine oil is very low

wipers not 100%

Pass 25 Feb 2019 76,135 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 71,123 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,042 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,987 miles

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

Front fog lights not working

Spare tyre defective worn edge & flat ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 56,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front fog lights not working

Spare tyre defective worn edge & flat ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 53,478 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 50,795 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 47,298 miles

advise offside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall not to the cords

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,640 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,937 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,349 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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GJ56 NLL is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ56 NLL, 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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GJ56 NLL is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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