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GK56 UWF

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,051 mi
Last recorded103,051 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 UWF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 103,051 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 99,532 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 95,887 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 94,640 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 93,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 91,279 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 91,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 88,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2019 85,308 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 85,308 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre is flat

Pass 7 Sep 2018 79,029 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 73,310 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,744 miles

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

Rear both tyres perrishing

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

exhaust system corroded

p.a.s system damp with fluid

Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,263 miles

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

Nearside Front worn

Offside Front worn

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 56,871 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2013 49,190 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 42,567 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 42,567 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 36,182 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 36,182 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,488 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,455 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 UWF is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GK56 UWF, 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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GK56 UWF is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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