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BJ56 KFZ

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

47,817 mi
Last recorded47,817 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 KFZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 47,817 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 47,302 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 47,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 46,668 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 46,668 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 45,386 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 43,986 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 42,783 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 42,783 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 41,979 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 41,979 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 39,822 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 39,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 36,890 miles

Rear both tyres have slight cracks to sidewall and tread area

Fail 31 Jan 2018 36,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear both tyres have slight cracks to sidewall and tread area

both head light lens could do with polishing

Pass 9 Feb 2017 34,081 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR. RECOMMEND THAT BOTH HEADLIGHT GLASSES ARE POLISHED

Pass 29 Jan 2016 30,690 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 30,690 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 27,732 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 24,170 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 21,182 miles

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

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 2 Feb 2012 16,763 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 12,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 12,237 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 7,106 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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BJ56 KFZ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BJ56 KFZ, 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 BJ56 KFZ registered?

BJ56 KFZ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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