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CP55 VST

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,736 mi
Last recorded64,736 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 VST
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 64,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 59,221 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 52,777 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 52,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 40,807 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 May 2021 29,025 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2021 29,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 28,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 28,892 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 28,892 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 28,112 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes showing sign of perishing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 28,112 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes showing sign of perishing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,170 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,830 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 23,811 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 21,406 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 18,194 miles

steer spin knob fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2012 15,130 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 11,619 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 11,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 7,552 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 7,496 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 7,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 7,277 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 7,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 6,350 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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CP55 VST is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CP55 VST, 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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CP55 VST is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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