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SP55 XRT

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,973 mi
Last recorded64,973 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 XRT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2016 64,973 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split blade (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn and close to limit

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre worn close to limit outer wall cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,577 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,140 miles

Offside Front Brake Has A Slight Binding

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 46,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 20 Jun 2013 37,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f lower arm rear bush split

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2013 37,224 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f lower arm rear bush split

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 30,532 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 30,532 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,337 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 29,337 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 27,261 miles

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

air con belt cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,263 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 24,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 21,269 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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SP55 XRT is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP55 XRT, 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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What year was SP55 XRT registered?

SP55 XRT is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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