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DS54 AXU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,705 mi
Last recorded73,705 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 AXU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 73,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Outer Sill has Corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2019 68,789 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 65,090 miles

Nearside Front SIDE REPEATER LENSE MISSING

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder

Pass 4 Mar 2017 62,112 miles

Central Front number plate has some damage

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front SIDE REPEATER LENSE MISSING

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 58,884 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

N/S side repeater cover missing

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

O/S/F tyre cracked,advise to replace ASAP

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 58,884 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

N/S side repeater cover missing

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre cracked,advise to replace ASAP

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 56,019 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 56,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 51,935 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished on outer face of tyre

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 51,935 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished on outer face of tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 45,798 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 45,797 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 38,290 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 38,290 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 30,153 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,879 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 16,723 miles

both front tyres worn on edges, centre 3/4 ok at time of test.

front number plate deteriorated slightly.

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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DS54 AXU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DS54 AXU, 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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DS54 AXU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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