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EX56 BZP

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

57,551 mi
Last recorded57,551 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 BZP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 57,551 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 57,551 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 57,244 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 56,836 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 56,508 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 56,508 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 56,279 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 56,279 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 56,018 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 56,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 55,665 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 55,665 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 54,784 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 54,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 53,102 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 52,058 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,770 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 49,113 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 49,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 42,734 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

poor l/h dip light patern

Pass 14 Aug 2012 42,734 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

poor l/h dip light patern

Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,223 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 38,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,155 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,314 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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EX56 BZP is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EX56 BZP, 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 EX56 BZP registered?

EX56 BZP is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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