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SH55 RJV

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,124 mi
Last recorded86,124 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 RJV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2016 86,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

brake pipe corroded

lower arm rubber bushes perished

slight wear on inner edge of o/s front tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2015 77,730 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 77,730 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads very close to legal limit

n/s front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2015 77,696 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads very close to legal limit

n/s front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2014 68,852 miles

both front track rod end boots worn

front to rear brake pipes coated preventing full inspection

Fail 16 Dec 2014 68,845 miles

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

both front track rod end boots worn

front to rear brake pipes coated preventing full inspection

Fail 13 Dec 2014 68,783 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

n/s/r tyre splitting on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2014 68,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges 195/55R15

front brake discs heavily lipped on edges and look to have been excessively hot at some point advise urgent inspection

Pass 23 Nov 2013 57,795 miles

n/s rear tyre perished between tread

Fail 23 Nov 2013 57,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear tyre perished between tread

Pass 26 Nov 2012 52,945 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 47,390 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 47,390 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 39,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,108 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,170 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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SH55 RJV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SH55 RJV, 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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SH55 RJV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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