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AP55 BAV

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,514 mi
Last recorded98,514 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 BAV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 98,514 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear seat belt buckle stuck under seat

Front head lamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2018 98,514 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear seat belt buckle stuck under seat

Front head lamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 89,377 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 1 Dec 2017 89,300 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both sides / joints also devoid of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dim (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn close to cords ; strongly advise replace

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Nov 2016 82,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake pads ON LIMIT

Pass 9 Dec 2015 73,627 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 65,086 miles

both outer cv boots perished

Fail 9 Dec 2014 65,086 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both outer cv boots perished

o/s wiper split

Pass 10 Dec 2013 57,067 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 49,306 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 41,178 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 34,139 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 27,280 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 27,280 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 18,868 miles

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

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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AP55 BAV 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 73.3%.

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 AP55 BAV, 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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AP55 BAV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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