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BF56 YHY

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,108 mi
Last recorded71,108 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 YHY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 71,108 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2026 71,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 68,740 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 68,737 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 67,424 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on corner (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 66,113 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both front suspension lower ball joint covers deteriorated

front brake imbalance near maximum

Pass 21 Aug 2020 62,718 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 60,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 60,739 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended jammed under seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 53,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 48,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

wipers poor

Pass 1 Sep 2015 44,124 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 44,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 28 Aug 2014 39,441 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside wiper deteriorating

Fail 27 Aug 2013 34,729 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,729 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 29,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 24,240 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,800 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 20,794 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 16,506 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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BF56 YHY is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF56 YHY, 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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BF56 YHY is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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