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OY56 GRU

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,482 mi
Last recorded99,482 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 GRU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2024 99,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ADVISE BOTH SIDES & TRACKING. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability TOP MOUNT RUSTED THROUGH. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached TOP MOUNT RUSTED THROUGH,ADVISE REPLACE BOTH SIDES. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS RUSTING AWAY.

Front BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING & NOT GIVING GOOD BEAM IMAGE.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre SCREW IN NSR TYRE. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD,0-4-1 MM OUTER SHOULDER. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE,REPLACE A.S.A.P.(195-55X15V) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear REAR BRAKE SHOE BACKING PLATES HEAVILY RUSTING & METAL GETTING THIN.

Pass 27 Mar 2023 91,458 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 91,329 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 84,036 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 80,757 miles

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

minor exhaust blow from front flexi joint

Pass 28 Feb 2020 78,602 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 78,602 miles

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 74,131 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 74,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 69,703 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,960 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 65,942 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 59,258 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 50,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s & o/s rear tyres cracked in tread grooves

Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,264 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 40,965 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,926 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 23,612 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 10 Mar 2011 14,176 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 13,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades split but clear screen effectivly

Pass 22 Sep 2009 11,178 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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OY56 GRU is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OY56 GRU, 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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OY56 GRU is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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