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VK55 LVS

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,703 mi
Last recorded80,703 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 LVS
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 80,703 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 78,356 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 75,943 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 73,369 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 70,343 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 67,510 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,084 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 62,179 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 58,809 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 58,808 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 54,624 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,842 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,985 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,338 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 46,338 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,146 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,140 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,412 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,351 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 23,381 miles

off side front tyre wearing at inner edge

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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VK55 LVS is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VK55 LVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK55 LVS registered?

VK55 LVS is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is VK55 LVS safe to buy?

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Does VK55 LVS have outstanding finance?

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