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GK56 UWL

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

110,910 mi
Last recorded110,910 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 110,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 103,871 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 96,986 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 91,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 87,016 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 82,469 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 76,994 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 76,994 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 69,492 miles

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

PAS pipe corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 62,194 miles

powersteering pipe in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,711 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 41,531 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 22 Jul 2014 33,656 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 26,657 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 189,896 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 18,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads 75% worn.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre perished and wearing slightly on inner edge.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 7,969 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 7,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2009 5,550 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 UWL is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UWL, 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 UWL is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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