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DS05 VMX

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,547 mi
Last recorded75,547 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 VMX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 75,547 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 67,240 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2015 60,102 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 55,149 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 52,010 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 52,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 46,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 39,862 miles

2x front tyres worn in inner edges.

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 31,784 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2009 23,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,853 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,336 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge, centre 3/4 ok at time of test.

front number plate deteriorated slightly.

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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DS05 VMX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DS05 VMX, 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 DS05 VMX registered?

DS05 VMX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is DS05 VMX safe to buy?

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