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SH55 RKO

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,393 mi
Last recorded80,393 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 RKO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 80,393 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 75,764 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 75,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 75,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear suspension crossmember excessively corroded. (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 75,625 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective red light on, (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe through inner wing, (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member, (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe through inner wing, (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering axle beam , (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

advise on brake test that brake pedal has fair amount of travel,

Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,080 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 71,080 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 66,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,939 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 52,585 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 52,585 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 45,372 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 37,816 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 29,026 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 RKO is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SH55 RKO, 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 RKO is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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