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DE55 MUU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,627 mi
Last recorded84,627 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 MUU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 84,627 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 84,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 81,352 miles

Engine (Mil ) Fault Light On Dash

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre Cracks In The Tread Area

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 81,352 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine (Mil ) Fault Light On Dash

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre Cracks In The Tread Area

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 78,229 miles

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

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

engine light on

general under body corrosion

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 3 Apr 2017 78,229 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

engine light on

general under body corrosion

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 3 Feb 2016 75,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 75,646 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 73,043 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust flex deteriorating

Pass 28 Jan 2015 73,043 miles

front exhaust flex deteriorating

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 68,906 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 59,715 miles

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

front exhaust joint starting to perish

Pass 31 Dec 2011 51,761 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 44,054 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 36,697 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,816 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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DE55 MUU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue 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 DE55 MUU, 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 MUU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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