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HJ55 OJU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,954 mi
Last recorded88,954 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 OJU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 88,954 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 88,954 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 69,009 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 48,279 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread approx 3mm

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 48,279 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread approx 3mm

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 37,076 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d/clamp bushes (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2015 35,822 miles

n/s/r tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 20 Sep 2014 32,145 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 29,781 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,675 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 27,675 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 23,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2010 16,978 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 12,022 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 11,982 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2008 6,557 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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HJ55 OJU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ55 OJU, 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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HJ55 OJU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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