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KY55 LXT

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,796 mi
Last recorded54,796 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 LXT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 54,796 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 52,845 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 52,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 49,305 miles

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

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

advise n/s rear lamp damaged

advise n/s rear panel damaged

advise rear tyres cracking

Fail 6 Oct 2022 49,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens faded/frosted (No beam pattern) (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

advise n/s rear lamp damaged

advise n/s rear panel damaged

advise rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2021 46,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

n/s/r body has slight damage

Pass 1 Oct 2020 44,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 42,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on the inside edge and will be exposing cords very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head light slightly frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 40,602 miles

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

n/s/r body work slightly damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2017 39,070 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 35,458 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 35,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 31,018 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 31,018 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 26,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyre walls perished

Fail 24 Sep 2014 26,623 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyre walls perished

Pass 16 Sep 2013 22,402 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 18,291 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 13,685 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 8,183 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 5,852 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 5,557 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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KY55 LXT is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KY55 LXT, 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 KY55 LXT registered?

KY55 LXT is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is KY55 LXT safe to buy?

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