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ST55 AOW

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,779 mi
Last recorded36,779 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 AOW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 36,779 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 36,776 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside front and rear perished to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 32,971 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 32,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear [at rear] (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear [at rear] (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch/sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 28,725 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,170 miles

Brake pipes painted

General corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2015 23,543 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 22,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

small exhaust leak at front flexi pipe

Fail 6 Oct 2014 22,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

small exhaust leak at front flexi pipe

Pass 1 Oct 2013 19,035 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 19,035 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 15,882 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 26 Sep 2011 14,768 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 13,250 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 11,601 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 10,077 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 10,077 miles

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

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

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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ST55 AOW 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 ST55 AOW, 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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ST55 AOW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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