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HV56 YBY

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,357 mi
Last recorded117,357 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 YBY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 117,357 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 115,367 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 113,483 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2024 113,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 111,731 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 111,710 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 108,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 106,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 106,518 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 102,671 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-body panels fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2019 95,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

power steering slight leak

Fail 3 Jun 2019 95,796 miles

power steering slight leak

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 89,044 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,130 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 80,109 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside wiper slight split

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 72,330 miles

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

Nearside Front slight damage in sidewall

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,805 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 56,039 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,771 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,819 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,614 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

power steering pipe has misting of oil

Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,134 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,712 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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HV56 YBY is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HV56 YBY, 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 HV56 YBY registered?

HV56 YBY is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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