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AO05 SYF

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,334 mi
Last recorded90,334 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 SYF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 90,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe near flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front head lamp lenses cloudy/oxidised but not yet adversely affecting beam image

both front tyres have inner shoulder wear

Fail 12 May 2017 90,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe near flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front head lamp lenses cloudy/oxidised but not yet adversely affecting beam image

both front tyres have inner shoulder wear

Pass 23 May 2016 79,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

drivers window not working

off side front tyre has inner shoulder wear near excessive

Fail 13 May 2016 79,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

drivers window not working

off side front tyre has inner shoulder wear near excessive

Pass 6 Mar 2015 72,418 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,079 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 61,661 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 61,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,557 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2011 444,712 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 444,707 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,029 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 26,024 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 26,024 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,872 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear 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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AO05 SYF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO05 SYF, 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 SYF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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