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BG56 FTJ

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,843 mi
Last recorded55,843 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 FTJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 55,843 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 55,833 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust holed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 54,352 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 52,879 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 51,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 50,629 miles

Both front tyres slightly cracking/perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2021 47,679 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 44,626 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,941 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 39,196 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,073 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 34,023 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,003 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 27,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre slight side wall damadge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 22,994 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 22,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,922 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 18,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 15,149 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 25 Nov 2009 12,758 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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BG56 FTJ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BG56 FTJ, 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 BG56 FTJ registered?

BG56 FTJ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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