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HV56 YFC

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

60,125 mi
Last recorded60,125 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 60,125 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 60,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 59,563 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 59,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely both (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 59,060 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 59,060 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps diffused (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 58,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears at wheel cylinders corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 58,257 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps lenses diffused (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears at wheel cylinders corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 57,509 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 57,509 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 56,497 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake noisy (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 55,398 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 55,398 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 54,013 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING WEAR TO INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 54,013 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING WEAR TO INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 52,780 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING WEAR TO EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 52,779 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (OFFSIDE WEAK) (3.7.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING WEAR TO EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 51,388 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 49,553 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,805 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 42,928 miles

various dent and scratches

Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,933 miles

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

cut in offside rear tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2011 37,039 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,872 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,491 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 YFC is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HV56 YFC, 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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HV56 YFC is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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