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LA56 GHU

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,001 mi
Last recorded26,001 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 GHU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 26,001 miles

slight powersteering fuid leak noted

Fail 9 Mar 2026 26,001 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

slight powersteering fuid leak noted

Pass 8 Apr 2025 25,004 miles

slight leak powersteering fluid noted

Fail 8 Apr 2025 25,004 miles

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

slight leak powersteering fluid noted

Pass 19 Jan 2024 24,179 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 24,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 23,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

wipers starting to smear

Pass 3 Feb 2022 21,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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Pass 5 Feb 2021 20,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 19,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 19,073 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 18,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 18,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 17,666 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 16,883 miles

n/s rear tyre inner sidewall cracking 195/55/15

Fail 8 Dec 2016 16,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

n/s rear tyre inner sidewall cracking 195/55/15

o/s front tyre sidewalls cracking (poor condition )

wipers starting to smear

Pass 27 Nov 2015 15,718 miles

Both front tyre treads low (195/55/15)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 15,718 miles

Both front tyre treads low (195/55/15)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 14,454 miles

cracking inner and outer sidewalls both front tyres 195/55/15

wipers starting to smear

Pass 9 Dec 2013 13,189 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 28 Dec 2012 11,611 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2011 9,964 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 9,964 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 7,896 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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LA56 GHU is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 54,693 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 LA56 GHU, 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 19 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA56 GHU registered?

LA56 GHU is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 January 2007.

Is LA56 GHU safe to buy?

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