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DG05 FBD

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Turquoise Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,528 mi
Last recorded57,528 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 FBD
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 57,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2022 57,306 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe corroded

exhaust corroded

Front subframe front corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2021 56,702 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 51,960 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 47,899 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 47,899 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Jun 2018 46,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,034 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,235 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 40,119 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,296 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 38,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 36,054 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,074 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,473 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 28,179 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,892 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 13,894 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 FBD is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Turquoise with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FBD, 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 FBD registered?

DG05 FBD is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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