MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
both cv boots small leak
gearbox oil leak
heavy rust & corrosion patches on outer sills
small exhaust leak (central box)
small rust & corrosion patches
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
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
child seat fitted
slight exhaust leak
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
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Coolant leak
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
N/S w/wiper ends perished.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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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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