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AU55 TKZ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,987 mi
Last recorded86,987 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 TKZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 86,987 miles

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

rear suspension corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2025 86,980 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

rear suspension corroding n/s/r seat removed bonnet hinges seized

Pass 2 Jul 2024 82,776 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres wearing low on tread and cracking and perishing.

Pass 29 Jul 2023 81,448 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 77,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r seat removed rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2021 73,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 72,474 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 72,474 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 67,755 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Mar 2019 67,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 63,550 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

n/s/r seat removed,n/s/r tyre cracked in tread advise to change

Pass 2 Mar 2017 58,808 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 53,830 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 47,047 miles

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

centre rear seat belt not tested

nsr seat belt not tested

Pass 14 Mar 2014 42,674 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 38,736 miles

seat not fitted to n.s rear,unable to check seatbelt

Pass 24 Jan 2012 32,143 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread on inner edge.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,268 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 20,900 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 16,449 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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AU55 TKZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AU55 TKZ, 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 AU55 TKZ registered?

AU55 TKZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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