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BG55 MKF

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,400 mi
Last recorded48,400 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 MKF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 48,400 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2024 47,900 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front flexy exhaust section deteriorated.

Fail 28 Aug 2024 47,900 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front flexy exhaust section deteriorated.

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 47,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front flexy exhaust section deteriorated.

Pass 24 Aug 2023 47,284 miles

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2022 46,327 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 46,327 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 44,990 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 44,028 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 42,842 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 42,842 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 39,502 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 38,715 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,758 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 36,238 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 33,983 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 29,911 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,167 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,540 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 19,628 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 15,342 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 10,927 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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BG55 MKF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,423 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 BG55 MKF, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG55 MKF registered?

BG55 MKF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is BG55 MKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 MKF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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