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KL55 FYG

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,876 mi
Last recorded147,876 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 FYG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 May 2025 147,876 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Intermediate section corroded away at joining flange to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Coolant leaks from radiator area

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sump pan displaying notable oil leaks (badly corroded)

Pass 9 May 2024 139,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 133,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust centre silencer internal baffles breaking up

Fail 5 Apr 2023 133,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (emissions not tested) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached corroded away and detatched (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust centre silencer internal baffles breaking up

Pass 5 Apr 2022 121,528 miles

BOTH nearside & offside indicator side repeaters showing notable reduction in correct coloured light sources - advise replacement bulbs prior to next inspection

Centre exhaust silencer internal baffling "breaking up"

Notable engine oil leak contaminating nearside steering rubber component

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 121,528 miles

BOTH nearside & offside indicator side repeaters showing notable reduction in correct coloured light sources - advise replacement bulbs prior to next inspection

Centre exhaust silencer internal baffling "breaking up"

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

Notable engine oil leak contaminating nearside steering rubber component

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 105,549 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 99,573 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 99,572 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 80,750 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 67,175 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,861 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 51,551 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 31,472 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 29,512 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 27,138 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 24,710 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,808 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 18,346 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 15,163 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 12,138 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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KL55 FYG is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KL55 FYG, 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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KL55 FYG is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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