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KV55 CYS

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,454 mi
Last recorded80,454 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 CYS
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 80,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends various (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flanges corooded

Fail 28 May 2019 80,454 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends various (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flanges corooded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 75,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 31 May 2018 74,689 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced offside and nearside front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 69,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and flanges corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 69,342 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and flanges corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 63,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 63,819 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 57,316 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 57,304 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 52,669 miles

All four tyres perishing - no cords visable

Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,026 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,820 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 38,583 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 36,554 miles

NAIL IN O/S/REAR TYRE

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre N/S/REAR

Pass 23 Apr 2010 36,554 miles

NAIL IN O/S/REAR TYRE

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre N/S/REAR

Pass 15 Oct 2008 33,546 miles

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

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

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
Full Hyundai Matrix reliability report

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KV55 CYS is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KV55 CYS, 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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KV55 CYS is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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