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BJ55 WJU

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,972 mi
Last recorded84,972 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 WJU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 84,972 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 84,610 miles

Rear brake pipes have surface rust on them

Fail 16 Jan 2025 84,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake pipes have surface rust on them

Pass 4 Jan 2024 84,086 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 84,086 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 83,527 miles

Brake pedal anti slip device slightly worn

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 83,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal anti slip device slightly worn

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 82,789 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 80,347 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 78,187 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 78,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted ? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 74,535 miles

Both front outer C.V Gaiters and nearside inner gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside and offside rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 74,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp hazed (4.1.2 (c))

Both front outer C.V Gaiters and nearside inner gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside and offside rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 71,231 miles

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

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

Nearside head lamp hazed ( Beam image slightly weak

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 68,616 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 65,239 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside steering rack gaiter oily

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 60,599 miles

both outer cv boots starting to perish

door open warning lamp illuminated

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 14 Jan 2014 54,663 miles

both outer cv boots starting to perish

Pass 9 Jan 2013 48,469 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 42,707 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre lpw on inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2012 42,707 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre lpw on inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2011 36,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 36,971 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 30,791 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 30,791 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,850 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
Full Hyundai Matrix reliability report

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BJ55 WJU is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ55 WJU, 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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BJ55 WJU is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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