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AU55 TLZ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,799 mi
Last recorded62,799 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 TLZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 62,799 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms back bushes

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

Nearside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view smashed and covered with plastic (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 62,626 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms back bushes

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

Nearside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view smashed and covered with plastic (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 62,467 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot is split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake pedal has slight travel

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot is deteriorating to the point off nearly splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear quarter glass is damaged (smashed)

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is badly cracking in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch is badly corroded to the point a hole nearly in panel

Fail 7 Sep 2020 62,306 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot is split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive possible power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake pedal has slight travel

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot has deteriorated to the point off nearly splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear quarter glass is damaged (smashed)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe is slightly corroded been chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is badly cracking in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch is badly corroded, close to being a hole in panel

Pass 7 Sep 2019 57,921 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2019 57,919 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced front lamps oxidised / misted (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broke in half (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broke in half (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 55,788 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 55,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 42,929 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 42,929 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 42,003 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 40,196 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 39,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2012 37,496 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 36,049 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 34,287 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 30,092 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 26,303 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 TLZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TLZ, 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 TLZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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