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LJ05 HAU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,734 mi
Last recorded143,734 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 HAU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 143,734 miles

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

Offside Rear cracking on sidewall

Fail 20 Jul 2015 143,734 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear cracking on sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2014 126,904 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 126,904 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 110,875 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 98,032 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 98,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 85,827 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,536 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,522 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 28,775 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,775 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 28,692 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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LJ05 HAU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LJ05 HAU, 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 LJ05 HAU registered?

LJ05 HAU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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