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GV56 RUJ

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,303 mi
Last recorded66,303 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 RUJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 66,303 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 66,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 63,852 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 61,505 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 61,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low LAMP UNIT BROKEN BODY WORK DEF0RMED (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 59,189 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 57,077 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 55,224 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 55,223 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 52,898 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 49,998 miles

Corrosion in general on exhaust

Corrosion on fuel filler pipes

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

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

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides, deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 49,998 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Corrosion in general on exhaust

Corrosion on fuel filler pipes

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

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

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides, deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 46,868 miles

Corrosion on front and centre exhaust sections

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 44,533 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 41,759 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 38,146 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 33,175 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 30,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Oct 2012 30,517 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Sep 2011 25,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,723 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 22,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2009 16,827 miles

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

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

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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GV56 RUJ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel 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 GV56 RUJ, 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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What year was GV56 RUJ registered?

GV56 RUJ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 14 November 2006.

Is GV56 RUJ safe to buy?

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