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KV55 VZM

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

102,494 mi
Last recorded102,494 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 VZM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 102,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 102,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 96,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 96,039 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 87,297 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 78,799 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 71,963 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 71,405 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre is worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Nov 2015 64,068 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 64,066 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 57,129 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 41,452 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Nov 2013 41,452 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2012 32,442 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 32,442 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 25,531 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 25,531 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 19,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 19,147 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 12,421 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 12,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 6,983 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 6,977 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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KV55 VZM is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VZM, 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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What year was KV55 VZM registered?

KV55 VZM is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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