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HY56 NYK

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

35,989 mi
Last recorded35,989 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 NYK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 35,989 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 33,543 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 32,643 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 31,591 miles

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

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 31,591 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 30,453 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 29,402 miles

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

windscreen has scratches

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 29 Sep 2020 29,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational (5.2.3 (i))

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

windscreen has scratches

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 24 Sep 2019 28,061 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 26,258 miles

both front tyres perished 195/55/15v

Pass 25 Sep 2017 24,642 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 22,977 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS / DISCS ARE WORN

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE + BINDING SLIGHTLY ON OFFSIDE

REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED - NEARSIDE WORSE+LOW TREAD

Pass 28 Sep 2015 21,176 miles

**windscreen severely scratched**

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 19,385 miles

windscreen has scratches

Pass 27 Sep 2013 17,170 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 17,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

long parking brake travel

rear brake imbalance

Pass 25 Sep 2012 14,781 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 14,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 12,533 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 10,408 miles

Scratches to screen over 40mm area, not affecting drivers view

Pass 22 Sep 2009 7,993 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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HY56 NYK is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HY56 NYK, 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 HY56 NYK registered?

HY56 NYK is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is HY56 NYK safe to buy?

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