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AY05 OAO

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,977 mi
Last recorded110,977 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 OAO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 110,977 miles

front engine mounting deteriorated rubber

front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated rubber

nearside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

nearside rear outer body sill damaged

nearside rear tyre worn to appx 2.0mm and badly worn outer edge

offside front inner door handle modified

parking brake low efficiency

possible noise from a constant velocity joint

Fail 5 Apr 2018 110,894 miles

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

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

front engine mounting deteriorated rubber

front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated rubber

nearside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

nearside rear outer body sill damaged

nearside rear tyre worn to appx 2.0mm and badly worn outer edge

parking brake low efficiency

possible noise from a constant velocity joint

Pass 31 Mar 2017 102,843 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 93,062 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 93,062 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 84,682 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,682 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear wiper blade torn

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,137 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 75,137 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,787 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 53,089 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,957 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,867 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,953 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,321 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 21,321 miles

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

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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AY05 OAO is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AY05 OAO, 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 AY05 OAO registered?

AY05 OAO is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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