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LT55 JFA

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

32,624 mi
Last recorded32,624 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 JFA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 32,624 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 32,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 31,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. The brake pads are aprox 75% worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both of the rear bushes for the front lower suspesnion arms are perished and starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

The exhaust is corroded.

Pass 31 Aug 2023 30,601 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes are splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust is rusty

headlamps have deteorated

Pass 30 Aug 2022 30,257 miles

exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2021 28,911 miles

air bag light comes on intermittently ?

front discs are worn and o/s pads appear 75% worn

headlamps have deteorated

this vehicle will not hold a steady rev for mot purposes

Pass 2 Sep 2020 28,664 miles

Fluid around power steering pipes at steering rack

Front number plate damaged

Headlight output poor, headlights tarnished.

Nail noted in the o/s/r tyre

Wear noted on both front brake disc

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2019 27,772 miles

both the front outer cv boots are perished

child seat fitted r/n/s not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rusty

high pressure power steering pipe weeping oil

r/n/s tyre curbed

wear on front brake disc's pads 50%

Pass 6 Sep 2018 26,516 miles

n/s/r tyre perished on outer wall

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

Slight weep noted from power steering pipe

Wear noted on both front brake disc

Pass 5 Sep 2017 25,271 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 25,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 24,362 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,492 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 23,492 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 22,449 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 21,285 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 21,285 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 20,191 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 18,928 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 17,620 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 14,224 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 14,224 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 10,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LT55 JFA is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LT55 JFA, 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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LT55 JFA is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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