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HD54 VAY

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,878 mi
Last recorded75,878 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 VAY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 75,878 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 75,822 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture located caliper to flex pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 70,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to front and rear suspension

heavy corrosion to exhaust

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2017 69,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front suspension

Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,882 miles

corrosion to exhaust and hangers

Fail 2 Feb 2016 65,882 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion to exhaust and hangers

Pass 3 Feb 2015 60,784 miles

corrosion to exhaust

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 3 Feb 2015 60,784 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2014 55,934 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 29 Jan 2013 50,331 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2012 45,476 miles

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 22 Jan 2011 40,295 miles

Both front discs pitted

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 40,295 miles

Both front discs pitted

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 34,659 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,138 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HD54 VAY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HD54 VAY, 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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HD54 VAY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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