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AU55 TLY

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,954 mi
Last recorded120,954 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 TLY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 120,954 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 120,950 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust hitting subframe

Pass 7 Nov 2019 115,261 miles

Front flexi exhaust damage

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Nov 2019 115,257 miles

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

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

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

Front flexi exhaust damage

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 109,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 104,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 104,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Rear Upper rear wiper blade damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 96,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge. 195/55/15 85V LANDSAIL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 96,156 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge. 195/55/15 85V LANDSAIL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 89,657 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 89,655 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases c/pipe joint (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 83,740 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 83,739 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,162 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 75,161 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear seat belt twisted

Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,710 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 65,710 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 55,524 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 55,524 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 44,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,107 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 26,654 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 TLY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AU55 TLY, 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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AU55 TLY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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