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DG05 PKA

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,516 mi
Last recorded116,516 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 PKA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 116,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 116,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 113,490 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nsf belt stalk damaged

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

rear blade split

Pass 20 Feb 2018 110,854 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 110,852 miles

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

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

osf brake binding slightly

pads low /discs corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2016 110,317 miles

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

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

front discs corroding /pads wearing low /vehicle been stood

nsf and osr tyres wearing low

Fail 27 Apr 2016 110,313 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement osr brake (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front discs corroding /pads wearing low /vehicle been stood

nsf and osr tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Apr 2015 102,972 miles

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2014 89,279 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 89,278 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 80,902 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 68,024 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 68,024 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 45,717 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2009 33,784 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,457 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 PKA is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG05 PKA, 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 PKA registered?

DG05 PKA is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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