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DE55 HRA

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,355 mi
Last recorded58,355 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 HRA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2017 58,355 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded at inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment detached from mounting (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension x member (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet hinges starting to seize

both rear tyres are showing cracks on outer side walls

engine noise detected during test possible belt or bearing worn?

Pass 7 Nov 2016 53,803 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2015 49,467 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 49,462 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 44,269 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 38,880 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 38,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,538 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 23,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 20,431 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,026 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 15,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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DE55 HRA is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DE55 HRA, 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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DE55 HRA is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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