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AV05 DFK

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,862 mi
Last recorded105,862 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 DFK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 105,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 105,807 miles

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 99,553 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 92,119 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 83,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall not yet deep enough to show cords

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2016 83,862 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall not yet deep enough to show cords

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2015 79,297 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 69,524 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 69,524 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 53,850 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 53,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front brakes discs worn

Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,596 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,089 miles

N/S/R and O/S/F tyres tread depth just under 3mm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 45,089 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

N/S and rear wiper rubbers split.

N/S/R and O/S/F tyres tread depth just under 3mm

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Screw in O/S/R tyre.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 34,137 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,198 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV05 DFK is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV05 DFK, 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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AV05 DFK is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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