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ST05 HLN

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,044 mi
Last recorded137,044 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 HLN
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 137,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear subframes and front lower suspension arms corroded

noisy wheel bearing detected during road test

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2014 119,568 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 119,434 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 98,372 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 98,340 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 86,106 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 86,105 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 75,288 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 75,232 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s front corroded to excess on inside surface

Pass 30 Jul 2010 63,803 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 63,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 50,710 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2008 36,920 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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ST05 HLN is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ST05 HLN, 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 ST05 HLN registered?

ST05 HLN is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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