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DE05 FBC

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,940 mi
Last recorded97,940 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 FBC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 97,940 miles

front both disc slight coroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 96,006 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 96,006 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 75,976 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 61,976 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)

Pass 17 May 2013 46,152 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 38,987 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 38,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 May 2011 34,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake disc's badley corroded on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2011 34,327 miles

front brake disc's badley corroded on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2010 30,513 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 28,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,025 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 21,599 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 FBC is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FBC, 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 DE05 FBC registered?

DE05 FBC is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is DE05 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 FBC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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