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DE05 FBK

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,029 mi
Last recorded103,029 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 FBK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 103,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on edge and age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on edge and age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake pipes covert in grease

Fail 2 Aug 2021 103,029 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on edge and age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on edge and age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake pipes covert in grease

Pass 25 Jul 2020 100,221 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2020 100,221 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 98,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 95,768 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2017 92,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake has a slight bind

Pass 29 Mar 2016 88,420 miles

exhaust system corroded at joints

nearside outer cv boot perished and slight graese stain

Fail 29 Mar 2016 88,420 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment rubber top mounting seperated (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top rubber mounting seperated (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust system corroded at joints

nearside outer cv boot perished and slight graese stain

Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,901 miles

offside front to rear brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe from flex hose to wheel cylinder slightly corroded

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Mar 2014 78,495 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 73,591 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 71,031 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,756 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,090 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,455 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 42,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DE05 FBK 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 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBK, 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 FBK is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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