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GK56 NWB

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

42,504 mi
Last recorded42,504 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 NWB
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 42,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges and in tread grooves & slightly damaged and worn on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre is 20 years old

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 42,504 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing trapped under rear seats (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges and in tread grooves & slightly damaged and worn on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre is 20 years old

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 40,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges and in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre is 19 years old

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 40,046 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges and in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre is 19 years old

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 39,459 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 39,459 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working All 3 lamps in-op (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2022 39,243 miles

Offside Rear tyre is 17 years old

Pass 9 Sep 2021 37,897 miles

Offside Rear tyre 16 years old

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 36,693 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 36,693 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing trapped under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 34,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 30,230 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 25,627 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 20,814 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to exposing cords on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre nearing 2mm wear bars

Pass 2 Sep 2015 15,843 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 15,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 8,431 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 7,953 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 7,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Sep 2011 6,959 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 6,330 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 5,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 5,273 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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GK56 NWB is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc 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 GK56 NWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK56 NWB registered?

GK56 NWB is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is GK56 NWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK56 NWB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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