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MW54 AEP

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,673 mi
Last recorded90,673 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 AEP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 90,673 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing on outer walls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 90,672 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing on outer walls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 88,245 miles

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

Front exhaust blowing

Fail 25 Jun 2018 88,245 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front exhaust blowing

Pass 28 Jun 2017 84,783 miles

Nearside Wiper torn

Oil cap missing

Fail 28 Jun 2017 84,783 miles

Nearside Wiper torn

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil cap missing

Pass 29 Jun 2016 81,088 miles

slight play in n/s front drop link

Fail 29 Jun 2016 81,088 miles

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

slight play in n/s front drop link

Pass 10 Jun 2015 76,260 miles

Nearside front CV boot perished but not leaking grease

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 10 Jun 2015 76,260 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside front CV boot perished but not leaking grease

Nearside rear tyre has 2 nails in

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 26 Jun 2014 71,838 miles

front brake pads worn low

o/s front tyre tread worn low and cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2013 67,785 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust front pipe flexy joint corroded

front suspension arms,rear bushes deteriorated

n/s front tyre tread worn low

outer cv boots deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2012 62,165 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 62,165 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet damaged

offside rear cwheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 24 Jun 2010 49,218 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,654 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 34,887 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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MW54 AEP is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black 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 MW54 AEP, 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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MW54 AEP is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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