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KP55 SUY

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

153,866 mi
Last recorded153,866 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 SUY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2025 153,866 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear exhaust joint corroded (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint excessively corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not releasing under tension (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail Excessively corroded/holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/tread distorted (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 146,535 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2024 146,533 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 132,496 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 132,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear pipe excessively corroded/damp (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 116,964 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 113,478 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 113,478 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 110,116 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 110,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 107,171 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot starting to perish

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer cv boot starting to perish and leak at inner clip

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 104,621 miles

front outer cv boots perished

front subframe heavily corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 101,226 miles

front brake discs corroded heavily

front o/s brake pads worn low 3mm

front tyres worn to min requirement

o/s/f slight brakes binding

Fail 7 Aug 2017 101,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded heavily

front o/s brake pads worn low 3mm

front tyres worn to min requirement

o/s/f slight brakes binding

Pass 17 Aug 2016 98,031 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 98,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 89,623 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,679 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 71,011 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 69,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 56,949 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 56,949 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,740 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,367 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2009 37,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,723 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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KP55 SUY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KP55 SUY, 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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KP55 SUY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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