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MT55 BVZ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

131,708 mi
Last recorded131,708 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 BVZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 131,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively O/s & n/s (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s & n/s to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 131,708 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively O/s & n/s (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s & n/s to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 122,269 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 115,908 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

clicking noise heard from c v joints when car was driven into workshop

n/side rear tyre has cracks in the treads

Fail 17 May 2018 115,907 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

clicking noise heard from c v joints when car was driven into workshop

n/side rear tyre has cracks in the treads

Pass 19 May 2017 107,646 miles

Ball joint has slight play in both steering rack inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm plus bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 May 2017 107,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from joint at centre box to front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Ball joint has slight play in both steering rack inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm plus bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 102,720 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 102,720 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 94,450 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 94,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 85,677 miles

cut in tread on n/s front tyre

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s wiper split on ends

slight bind on o/s front brake

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 2 Jun 2014 85,677 miles

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

cut in tread on n/s front tyre

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s wiper split on ends

slight bind on o/s front brake

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,893 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

n/s wiper split on ends

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 2 Dec 2013 81,893 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

n/s wiper split on ends

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 24 May 2013 77,187 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in o/s front track rod

Fail 24 May 2013 77,187 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in o/s front track rod

Pass 29 Nov 2012 73,292 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Nov 2012 73,292 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 May 2012 63,175 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

scratches on o/s front bumper

slight play in o/s front steering

unable to check o/s rear wheel bearing due to slihgt bind on brake

Fail 25 May 2012 63,175 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

scratches on o/s front bumper

slight play in o/s front steering

unable to check o/s rear wheel bearing due to slihgt bind on brake

Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,059 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front wipers smearing

Pass 25 May 2011 33,753 miles

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

slight leak on edges of o/s and n/s front outer cv boots

slight play in o/s front steering arm

Fail 25 May 2011 33,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight leak on edges of o/s and n/s front outer cv boots

slight play in o/s front steering arm

Pass 27 May 2010 26,304 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 18,498 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 10,050 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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MT55 BVZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 MT55 BVZ, 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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MT55 BVZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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