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SR05 CHY

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,121 mi
Last recorded66,121 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 CHY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 66,121 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 66,121 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 63,116 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 63,115 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,507 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower both sills corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,375 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Fail 30 Aug 2017 57,375 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,988 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 54,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2014 53,347 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner & outer edges

Front to rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2013 49,227 miles

Clutch pedal rubber pad missing

Fail 5 Jun 2013 49,927 miles

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber pad missing

Pass 6 Jun 2012 46,422 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,421 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 40,147 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 36,353 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,653 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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SR05 CHY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SR05 CHY, 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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SR05 CHY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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