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BG55 MKC

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,739 mi
Last recorded75,739 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 MKC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 75,739 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 69,908 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 May 2024 69,908 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 May 2022 69,270 miles

both headlamps are deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2021 68,450 miles

both headlamps are deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 67,714 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 67,714 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 65,183 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 62,719 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 60,610 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,432 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 58,432 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,631 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,743 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 45,728 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn to 3mm

Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,692 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,187 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,922 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 27,922 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,446 miles

handbrake getting high

rear blade split

Fail 16 Jan 2009 22,445 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

handbrake getting high

rear blade split

Fail 19 Dec 2008 21,997 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

parking brake travel high -effort ok

rear wiper split

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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BG55 MKC is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG55 MKC, 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 BG55 MKC registered?

BG55 MKC is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is BG55 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 MKC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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