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DG05 FBC

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,864 mi
Last recorded46,864 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 FBC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 46,864 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 44,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 42,678 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 37,087 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 36,216 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2021 34,112 miles

both front outer cv gaitors weeping grease

Pass 21 Jan 2020 33,277 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 32,430 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2018 31,588 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 30,508 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 29,231 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 28,044 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 25,560 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 23,287 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 20,793 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,181 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2011 18,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2010 15,661 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 12,629 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 9,762 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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DG05 FBC is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DG05 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 DG05 FBC registered?

DG05 FBC is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is DG05 FBC safe to buy?

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