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MK55 TVO

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

87,097 mi
Last recorded87,097 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 TVO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 87,097 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 84,544 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 84,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 81,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 75,703 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 75,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 71,178 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 68,056 miles

Brake pedal slight movement

Fail 30 Sep 2020 68,056 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal slight movement

Pass 8 Oct 2019 64,587 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 64,587 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 58,884 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 53,879 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 53,878 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 47,141 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on side walls

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2015 41,374 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 40,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front cv boots perished but not split

inner clip broken on nsf outer cv boot..... but still prevents the ingress of dirt

osf tyre perished

rear tyres perished

Fail 20 May 2015 40,794 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front cv boots perished but not split

inner clip broken on nsf outer cv boot..... but still prevents the ingress of dirt

osf tyre perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 May 2014 37,486 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 36,122 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 34,703 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 34,703 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 33,064 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 31,507 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 29,983 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 28,845 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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MK55 TVO is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MK55 TVO, 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 MK55 TVO registered?

MK55 TVO is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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