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CF05 FEX

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,328 mi
Last recorded71,328 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 FEX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2020 71,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet pipes to abs module (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear drum backplate corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear drum backplate corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 69,682 miles

Mid section to back box exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 69,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Mid section to back box exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 68,203 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Mid section to back box join badly corroded

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 66,652 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 66,652 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 64,800 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

coolant level low

Fail 3 Feb 2016 64,800 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

coolant level low

Pass 6 Feb 2015 60,618 miles

air bag intermittent fault.

Fail 5 Feb 2015 60,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

air bag intermittent fault.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 56,815 miles

advise minor deteriation to nearside rear tyre outer wall at time of test ( owner is advised to consider replacement shortly )

Pass 25 Jun 2009 53,468 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 48,826 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 48,826 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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CF05 FEX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CF05 FEX, 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 CF05 FEX registered?

CF05 FEX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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