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KU56 OTB

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,672 mi
Last recorded88,672 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 OTB
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 88,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 88,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 77,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 77,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 66,863 miles

general corrosion under the body all over

Pass 24 Jun 2023 60,567 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 54,547 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 50,440 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 50,306 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 50,058 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 46,939 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing on the out side wall

Pass 16 Jun 2017 41,217 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,608 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 33,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 28,270 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge no cord showing at test

Pass 5 Jul 2013 25,526 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre getting low on outside edge

Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,275 miles

Slight damage to front number plate

Slight wear on both front brake discs

Pass 2 Aug 2011 18,224 miles

Slight damage to front number plate

Slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 30 Jul 2010 14,756 miles

Both front tyres 3mm

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 23 Jul 2009 10,727 miles

Nearside front wiper blade starting to split

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KU56 OTB is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KU56 OTB, 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 KU56 OTB registered?

KU56 OTB is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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