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RE56 GZM

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,108 mi
Last recorded90,108 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 GZM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 90,108 miles

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

Rear subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2024 77,144 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 77,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm warn smood (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 71,051 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 68,781 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 67,232 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 66,818 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 66,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 65,947 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 64,312 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 56,807 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 44,560 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,910 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,827 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 37,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 35,226 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,218 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 32,218 miles

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 14 Sep 2011 29,019 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,036 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,657 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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RE56 GZM is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RE56 GZM, 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 RE56 GZM registered?

RE56 GZM is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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