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DY55 RVM

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,996 mi
Last recorded110,996 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 110,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 110,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 103,274 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2016 103,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2015 95,023 miles

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

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

front tyres different size to the rears

Fail 2 Sep 2014 85,155 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 85,155 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 74,437 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 74,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 62,368 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,468 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 38,370 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,748 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 13,037 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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DY55 RVM is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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