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MK55 TVU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,284 mi
Last recorded78,284 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 78,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 78,284 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 67,962 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 67,962 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 60,509 miles

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 17 Oct 2019 55,226 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 46,289 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 41,549 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. 195/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 34,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 30,285 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 25,394 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 20,410 miles

slight cracking to outer sidewalls of both front tyres

Pass 16 Oct 2011 15,879 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 12,442 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 9,058 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 9,058 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 4,525 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 TVU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MK55 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

MK55 TVU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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