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WR56 VLT

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

56,393 mi
Last recorded56,393 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 VLT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 56,393 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 54,941 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer's (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 52,437 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 49,159 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 45,880 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 45,854 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some cracks/ splits appearing within the rubber (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 43,159 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rubber boot starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt securing clip broken (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 40,858 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 36,681 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 32,436 miles

BRAKES; front pads worn low.

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

TYRES; tread worn close to the legal limit > nearside front.

Pass 23 Nov 2016 29,784 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 29,101 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 27,988 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 26,449 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 23,742 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracked and perished.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 20,466 miles

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 6 Dec 2010 17,062 miles

CRACKS IN REAR TYRES.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 15,638 miles

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

dent in nearside sil

nearside front outer cv boot damp

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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WR56 VLT is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WR56 VLT, 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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WR56 VLT is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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