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MW55 ZVC

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,649 mi
Last recorded67,649 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 ZVC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2025 67,649 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL THE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2024 66,866 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 65,373 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 61,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 57,462 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 57,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2020 53,660 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 53,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 50,052 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 47,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 44,171 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)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 44,171 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 17 Feb 2017 44,121 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 42,142 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 38,858 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 35,519 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 30,605 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 26,377 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 20,500 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 16,743 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2008 12,649 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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MW55 ZVC is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver 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 MW55 ZVC, 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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MW55 ZVC is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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