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MT55 OJJ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

96,591 mi
Last recorded96,591 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 OJJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 96,591 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 95,439 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 94,461 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 94,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 93,262 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 93,262 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 92,836 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 92,836 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning Pump stops when turning (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,521 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 90,521 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 88,832 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 88,832 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 87,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY PIPE (7.1.2)

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)

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Fail 25 Nov 2016 87,449 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY PIPE (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak FILTER CORRODED. ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 82,092 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 82,082 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 63,625 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 63,529 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 61,663 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 58,800 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 54,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 48,720 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 41,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2008 37,172 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 37,172 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OJJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OJJ, 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 OJJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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