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AO05 BYU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,266 mi
Last recorded87,266 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 BYU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 87,266 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 85,718 miles

Nearside wiper smearing screen

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 84,009 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode/covered in grease

Front subframe starting to corrode

Offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Rear brake imbalance close to limit advise rear brake check

Slight oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2022 84,009 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode/covered in grease

Front subframe starting to corrode

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Rear brake imbalance close to limit advise rear brake check

Slight oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2021 81,925 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front subframe starting to corrode

Offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 2 Mar 2020 79,408 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,373 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Oil leak

Slight front brake judder advise disc replacement

Fail 5 Mar 2019 74,373 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Slight front brake judder advise disc replacement

Pass 19 Mar 2018 69,530 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 65,080 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,239 miles

Front brake application is slightly uneven

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 60,239 miles

Front brake application is slightly uneven

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,294 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 56,287 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,041 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)

front tyres worn bald on shoulders

Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,450 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,112 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,995 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 35,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,621 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,926 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 26,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,220 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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AO05 BYU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO05 BYU, 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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AO05 BYU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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