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GY56 GYR

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

56,279 mi
Last recorded56,279 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 GYR
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 56,279 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 56,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2024 54,454 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 52,318 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 49,242 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 46,751 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 46,751 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 44,225 miles

Nearside front outer, inner ,and offside outer CV Gaiters have slight grease leaks

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 44,225 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front outer, inner ,and offside outer CV Gaiters have slight grease leaks

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 41,827 miles

Front tyre pressures look low

Fail 2 Nov 2019 41,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre pressures look low

Pass 2 Nov 2018 38,843 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 34,139 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)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Slight perishing to both rear tyres

Fail 31 Oct 2017 34,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Slight perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 27 Oct 2016 28,968 miles

Front brake disc's lipped

Front brake pads ON LIMIT

Front tyres worn on edges

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)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 28,968 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint High pressure hose (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc's lipped

Front brake pads ON LIMIT

Front tyres worn on edges

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 Nov 2015 24,049 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 18,281 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 18,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 17,233 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 17,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 15,857 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 15,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 14,328 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 14,328 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,742 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 10,923 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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GY56 GYR is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GY56 GYR, 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 GY56 GYR registered?

GY56 GYR is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is GY56 GYR safe to buy?

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