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CT55 DDF

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,243 mi
Last recorded100,243 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 DDF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 100,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 90,321 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 83,530 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 83,225 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 73,017 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 73,017 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 69,994 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 69,993 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2020 65,145 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 65,138 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 59,642 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 50,515 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 45,662 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,756 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 41,756 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 30,055 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 28,301 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 28,301 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 26,253 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2012 23,569 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front constant velocity joint gaiters weeping grease slightly but still secure and preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 2 Feb 2012 23,569 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front constant velocity joint gaiters weeping grease slightly but still secure and preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 10 Feb 2011 20,822 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 20,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 18,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 18,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 15,583 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 15,583 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 15,289 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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CT55 DDF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CT55 DDF, 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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CT55 DDF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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