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AV05 JKU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,733 mi
Last recorded126,733 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 JKU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 126,733 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 126,730 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 121,057 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 112,655 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes worn

n/s/r tyre spliting / poor

o/s/f tyre worn out on edge / poor

o/s/r tyre worn out on edge / poor

wipers deteriorating

Fail 24 Feb 2015 112,142 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 104,233 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 103,981 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 93,768 miles

front and rear tyres worn on edges

n/s front seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 23 Mar 2012 79,030 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,030 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,107 miles

front brake pads worn to limit

front tyres on limit

Fail 25 Mar 2011 62,107 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn to limit

front tyres on limit

Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,110 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,307 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 30,679 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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AV05 JKU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AV05 JKU, 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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AV05 JKU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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