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DV05 MVU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,416 mi
Last recorded106,416 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 MVU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 106,416 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2013 106,146 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2012 90,826 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r brake binding slightly

power steering pipes corroded

various body panels damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2011 75,743 miles

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)

n/s steering rack knuckle worn

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,932 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,664 miles

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

both front tyres wearing uneven just on legal limit

n/s front tyre just on legal limit

Fail 4 Sep 2009 48,664 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing uneven just on legal limit

n/s front tyre just on legal limit

Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,769 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,237 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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DV05 MVU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DV05 MVU, 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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DV05 MVU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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