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ST54 OXE

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,183 mi
Last recorded115,183 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 OXE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 115,183 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both rear wheel cylinders at pipe connections showing corrosion

high level stop not working

nearside handbrake low reading

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 115,180 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both rear wheel cylinders at pipe connections showing corrosion

high level stop not working

nearside handbrake low reading

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 107,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

high level stop light not working

Fail 31 Jan 2014 107,972 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2013 100,881 miles

high level stop lamp not working

noise from n/s/r wheel suspect wheel bearing

slight wear in o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 25 Jan 2013 100,874 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

High level stop lamp inoperative

Noise from Nearside rear wheel - suspect wheel bearing

Slight wear in Offside rear anti-roll bar drop-link

Pass 31 Jan 2012 90,941 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 90,937 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 81,160 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 66,082 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 66,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 52,445 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 39,858 miles

Offside rear and nearside rear seats have child seats fitted- seat belts on these seats not fully checked.

Fail 11 Jan 2008 39,858 miles

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

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

Offside rear and nearside rear seats have child seats fitted- seat belts on these seats not fully checked.

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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ST54 OXE is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black 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 ST54 OXE, 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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ST54 OXE is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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