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DV55 PLU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,072 mi
Last recorded104,072 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 PLU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 104,072 miles

Clutch worn difficult to select gears to move vehicle

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe has a misting of oil

Fail 13 Oct 2017 103,823 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Clutch worn difficult to select gears to move vehicle

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe has a misting of oil

Pass 15 Oct 2016 91,866 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 91,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged dented inner face (4.2.A.1a)

hi - level stop lamp not working

Pass 15 Oct 2015 80,327 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre,perished and wear starting to wear low.

Nearside rear wheel damaged on inner edge.

Offside front outer cv gaiter perished.

Oil leak from engine.

Slight dampness to power steering pipes.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 80,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre,perished and wear starting to wear low.

Nearside rear wheel damaged on inner edge.

Offside front outer cv gaiter perished.

Oil leak from engine.

Slight dampness to power steering pipes.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,221 miles

Both front outer cv gaiters perished.

Dampness to offside front shock absorber.

Nail in both rear tyres and perished.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 70,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Both front outer cv gaiters perished.

Dampness to offside front shock absorber.

Nail in both rear tyres and perished.

Offside front tyre on limit on inner edge.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,860 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Travel in handbrake.

Fail 6 Sep 2013 58,860 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Travel in handbrake.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,364 miles

Airbag light on

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Offside front tyre on legal limit

Fail 6 Sep 2012 46,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag light on

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 11 Aug 2011 35,227 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,190 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 25,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 15,279 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 15,063 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 15,063 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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DV55 PLU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DV55 PLU, 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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DV55 PLU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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