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AO56 YGC

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

65,166 mi
Last recorded65,166 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 YGC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 65,166 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 65,164 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 63,443 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 63,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 62,257 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 62,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 58,810 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 58,810 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 56,671 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 55,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 53,230 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 53,230 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 50,120 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 50,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 45,994 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 45,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 41,890 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 36,979 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 36,979 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 32,166 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 29,259 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit 195/55/15

Pass 7 Jan 2013 26,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 24,037 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 20 Jan 2011 21,243 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 19,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 19,075 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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AO56 YGC is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 AO56 YGC, 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 AO56 YGC registered?

AO56 YGC is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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