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LG56 XGS

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

84,747 mi
Last recorded84,747 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 XGS
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 84,747 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 84,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 81,961 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 81,959 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 78,913 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 78,891 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 75,795 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 75,793 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 72,710 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

wet test

Fail 22 May 2021 72,660 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp slightly hazed (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp slightly hazed (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

wet test

Pass 14 May 2020 69,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power Steering Bottle Insecure

Fail 14 May 2020 69,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power Steering Bottle Insecure

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 65,334 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 61,453 miles

1st exhaust clamp cracked.

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

Pass 23 May 2017 57,255 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated & has 3mm of tread

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2017 57,255 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated & has 3mm of tread

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2016 50,071 miles

Both front wipers showing signs of perishing

Fail 2 Jun 2016 50,071 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front wipers showing signs of perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2015 47,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 29 Aug 2015 47,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 37,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,905 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking and n/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit

exhaust deteriorated

slight grease on outer cv boots

Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,698 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 21,158 miles

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

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

nearside front & rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,786 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 14,875 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 14,875 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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LG56 XGS is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LG56 XGS, 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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LG56 XGS is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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