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BJ06 VKZ

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

117,512 mi
Last recorded117,512 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 VKZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 117,512 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 113,070 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking on edge of tread (195/55/15)85V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

power steering fluid leak

Pass 1 Mar 2024 109,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 106,444 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 101,997 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 101,997 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 97,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 97,735 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear / at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 95,017 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 89,256 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not tested (seat covers fitted)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 84,490 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 78,961 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 78,943 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 72,442 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 72,415 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,307 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front wiper blade split, but clears screen giving adequate view

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 66,288 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front wiper blade split, but clears screen giving adequate view

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 59,404 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 59,404 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 57,304 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Dec 2013 57,304 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 48,371 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 36,978 miles

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

front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2010 23,041 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 12,981 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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BJ06 VKZ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BJ06 VKZ, 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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BJ06 VKZ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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