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HY56 ZVL

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,712 mi
Last recorded68,712 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 ZVL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 68,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Aug 2024 66,845 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 65,226 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 62,619 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 59,817 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 59,817 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 57,363 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 57,363 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 54,103 miles

minor oil leak around power steering pipes

o/s outer cv boot heavily perished

Fail 12 Aug 2019 54,103 miles

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

minor oil leak around power steering pipes

o/s outer cv boot heavily perished

Pass 13 Aug 2018 50,250 miles

both cv boots poor

Fail 13 Aug 2018 50,250 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

both cv boots poor

front pads worn low

Pass 15 Aug 2017 45,846 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 45,846 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 40,591 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 35,578 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,941 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 25,645 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 20,768 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,174 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 19,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,076 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres showing signs of unevenwear

slight dampness at os cv boot area

Pass 7 Sep 2009 11,562 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 ZVL is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Green with a 1,599cc petrol 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 HY56 ZVL, 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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HY56 ZVL is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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