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AO55 TFE

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,446 mi
Last recorded81,446 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 TFE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 81,446 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 81,446 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,663 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 78,661 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 75,854 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 69,092 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 63,545 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 63,545 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,262 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 60,262 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 55,352 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 55,352 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 49,617 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 43,156 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 35,239 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 27,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 19,692 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 10,884 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 10,884 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 2,734 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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AO55 TFE is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AO55 TFE, 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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What year was AO55 TFE registered?

AO55 TFE is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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