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HJ55 ZZP

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,833 mi
Last recorded80,833 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 ZZP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 80,833 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2025 73,472 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2024 67,904 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Oct 2022 56,707 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 48,080 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to locate the VIN plate, VIN number taken from the offside front inner wing (stamped/engraved number)

Pass 27 Oct 2020 45,478 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 41,738 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 41,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 35,594 miles

Rear Both rear tyres cracking down tread

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 30,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust flexi broken but not blowing

Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,170 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,474 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front tyres very low on inner edges

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,004 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 23,004 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 21,537 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,537 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 19,816 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 18,285 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 13,356 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 11,167 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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HJ55 ZZP is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJ55 ZZP, 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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HJ55 ZZP is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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