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DG55 FFE

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

76,381 mi
Last recorded76,381 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 FFE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 76,381 miles

front and rear subframes corroded but not excessively

Pass 16 May 2025 75,860 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 74,873 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 74,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 73,669 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 73,666 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 72,348 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 72,348 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 70,807 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 70,807 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 69,487 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 69,486 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 66,724 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 66,720 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 63,364 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 63,363 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 60,424 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 60,423 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,308 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,308 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 55,306 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 51,063 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 51,063 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 45,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 38,536 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 38,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

spare tyre worn

Pass 5 Dec 2011 31,418 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Nov 2010 27,015 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 27,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 20,411 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 20,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 14,978 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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DG55 FFE is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 DG55 FFE, 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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DG55 FFE is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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