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DE05 AMK

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,295 mi
Last recorded98,295 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 AMK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 98,295 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 98,293 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 91,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 78,928 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 78,928 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,975 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 63,790 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 56,252 miles

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

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

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)

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

rear silencer corroding at flange

Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,252 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)

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

rear silencer corroding at flange

Fail 11 Apr 2011 46,858 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,858 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,664 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 39,664 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,863 miles

brake service

Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,571 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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DE05 AMK is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DE05 AMK, 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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DE05 AMK is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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