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MD55 AHV

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,545 mi
Last recorded75,545 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 AHV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 75,545 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 75,484 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 75,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2022 74,844 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 73,280 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe from pump to rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 73,280 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe from pump to rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 72,377 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 72,377 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 70,473 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot Perishing

Pass 5 Dec 2018 67,976 miles

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

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 5 Dec 2017 64,814 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 61,513 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2015 56,300 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 51,184 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 45,720 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 39,778 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 33,128 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 26,699 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 20,961 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 20,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2008 11,882 miles

Nail in offside front 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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MD55 AHV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MD55 AHV, 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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MD55 AHV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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