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GK56 ZWC

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,076 mi
Last recorded40,076 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 40,076 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 37,700 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 37,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 35,369 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 32,955 miles

All tyres splitting around tread areas

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 32,955 miles

All tyres splitting around tread areas

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 31,015 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 30,448 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 30,267 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 29,579 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 28,496 miles

Engine management light on

Minor oil leak o/s of engine

Pass 9 May 2017 27,629 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 26,306 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 24,878 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,500 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has age related cracking to sidewalls

n/s/r tyre has a cut to outer sidewall [no cords showing]

o/s/f tyre has age related cracking to sidewalls

Pass 8 May 2013 21,810 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 20,350 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 18,820 miles

power steering pipes slightly oily rear of engine

Pass 10 May 2010 16,777 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 15,819 miles

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

Front number plate cracked but still ok to read.

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

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 ZWC 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 90%.

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 ZWC, 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 ZWC is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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