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DY55 RVJ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,931 mi
Last recorded142,931 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 RVJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 142,931 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front tyres are worn on the inside edge

Pass 22 Mar 2016 131,357 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 131,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 114,948 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 114,942 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 102,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Mar 2013 87,489 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,302 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 75,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 62,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,402 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,447 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 32,922 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Spare tyre defective

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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DY55 RVJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY55 RVJ, 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 DY55 RVJ registered?

DY55 RVJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DY55 RVJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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