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WK56 TXJ

2006 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,428 mi
Last recorded81,428 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Matrix54,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 TXJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 81,428 miles

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps slightly discoloured

exhaust in poor condition

underside components corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 78,802 miles

exhaust flexi joint worn and system corroded

underside components corroded

underside dirty

Fail 26 Sep 2024 78,801 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached top mount fractured (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust flexi joint worn and system corroded

underside components corroded

underside dirty

Pass 27 Sep 2023 75,987 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

front and rear subframes corroded

underside dirty

Fail 27 Sep 2023 75,985 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

front and rear subframes corroded

underside dirty

Pass 26 Sep 2022 72,529 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

front subframe corroding

underside waxoyled

Fail 26 Sep 2022 72,528 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

front subframe corroding

underside waxoyled

Pass 8 Sep 2021 67,152 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2020 64,778 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 62,327 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 59,364 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 59,306 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 55,853 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 55,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,873 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,857 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,495 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,119 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,861 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,022 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,475 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,718 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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WK56 TXJ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WK56 TXJ, 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 WK56 TXJ registered?

WK56 TXJ is a 2006 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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