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ST55 RNJ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,975 mi
Last recorded124,975 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 RNJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 124,975 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rust & corrosion patches

steering slightly stiff

Fail 29 Nov 2021 124,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rust & corrosion patches

Pass 21 Dec 2020 124,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rust patches in various places

slight wear/play in rear antiroll bar 'D' bushes and links

Fail 14 Dec 2020 124,069 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no patterns (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rust patches in various places

slight wear/play in rear antiroll bar 'D' bushes and links

Pass 20 Dec 2019 122,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

c.v. boots perished

Fail 9 Dec 2019 122,351 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no patterns (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

c.v. boots perished

Pass 13 Dec 2018 116,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s aim faded

outer sills corroded

small rust patches

small rust patches

suspension boots & bushes perished

Fail 6 Dec 2018 116,094 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s aim faded

outer sills corroded

small rust patches

small rust patches

suspension boots & bushes perished

Pass 14 Dec 2017 107,415 miles

both cv boots small leak

gearbox oil leak

heavy rust & corrosion patches on outer sills

small exhaust leak (central box)

small rust & corrosion patches

Pass 20 Dec 2016 106,264 miles

both outer c.v. boot clips loose

n/s/r tyre low on air

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

oil leaks

outer sills corroding

rust patches

slight noise n/s/r bearing

slight run out rear brakes

Fail 14 Dec 2016 106,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both outer c.v. boot clips loose

n/s/r tyre low on air

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

oil leaks

outer sills corroding

rust patches

slight noise n/s/r bearing

slight run out rear brakes

Pass 14 Dec 2015 100,160 miles

child seat fitted

slight exhaust leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 100,160 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted

slight exhaust leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 89,482 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 79,326 miles

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

N/S w/wiper perished.

O/S/F tyre worn slightly inner tread area.N/S/R tyre worn slightly outer tread area.

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 69,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S w/wiper ends perished.

Pass 17 Dec 2011 57,964 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,699 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 35,733 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 24,841 miles

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

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

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 RNJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RNJ, 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 RNJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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