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LV55 AMK

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,494 mi
Last recorded112,494 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 AMK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 112,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 112,494 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 103,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X3 ()

Rear suspension component corroded slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2017 96,914 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,267 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,764 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 61,713 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 61,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroded.

front grille missing.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 57,750 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 57,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 48,828 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 48,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,350 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 42,350 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,587 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 28,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 28,388 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 21,204 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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LV55 AMK is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV55 AMK, 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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LV55 AMK is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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