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AP05 SDU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,323 mi
Last recorded150,323 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 SDU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2019 150,323 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear and center at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

1/ slight damage to windscreen

2/ n/s and o/s front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear

Pass 26 Feb 2018 138,486 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened small hole (2.4.G.1)

sub-frame repaired (weld acceptable at time of test)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 138,305 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened small hole (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 125,217 miles

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 111,867 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 111,706 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2015 98,307 miles

As per failure.

Fail 12 Feb 2015 98,131 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge and is starting to perish.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 86,122 miles

Slight exhaust leak at front.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 73,942 miles

1. Offside rear tyre near legal limits. 2. Both front brake discs becoming worn.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 73,830 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

1. Offside rear tyre near legal limits. 2. Both front brake discs becoming worn.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 62,442 miles

bad oil leak from oil filter

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre starting to go outer shape

Pass 3 Feb 2011 51,891 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 40,690 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 28,516 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 16,377 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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AP05 SDU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AP05 SDU, 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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AP05 SDU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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