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YS55 WLG

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,717 mi
Last recorded37,717 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 WLG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 37,717 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 34,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 34,440 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn of front sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 30,976 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 26,639 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 24,222 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 21,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 18,965 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 18,892 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 18,439 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 17,773 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 17,059 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2013 16,469 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 15,750 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 14,597 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 13,646 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 11,599 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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YS55 WLG is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YS55 WLG, 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 YS55 WLG registered?

YS55 WLG is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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