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GU56 NDL

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,480 mi
Last recorded49,480 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 NDL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 49,480 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 41,677 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2025 41,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2024 34,226 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to cloud over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm rear bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside steering rack is wet

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both pale (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 34,226 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to cloud over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm rear bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside steering rack is wet

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 29,745 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 24,716 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 23,287 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 23,287 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 22,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 22,454 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 21,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot weeping grease

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot weeping grease

Fail 19 Feb 2019 21,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall, cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot weeping grease

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot weeping grease

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 19,996 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 18,543 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 16,414 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Feb 2015 14,343 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 12,766 miles

all four tyres perished 205/55vr15

Fail 3 Feb 2014 12,766 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

all four tyres perished 205/55vr15

Pass 18 Feb 2013 11,486 miles

n/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 10,265 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 8,564 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 7,978 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 6,395 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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GU56 NDL is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc 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 GU56 NDL, 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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GU56 NDL is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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