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EA56 BKU

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,370 mi
Last recorded59,370 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 BKU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 59,370 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 54,889 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 54,889 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 50,455 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 44,043 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 39,052 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 37,164 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 31,407 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 26,587 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 22,301 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 17,019 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 17,001 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 15,765 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 14,122 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 12,751 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 10,852 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 8,180 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 8,180 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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EA56 BKU is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EA56 BKU, 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 EA56 BKU registered?

EA56 BKU is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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