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EK05 FBO

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,280 mi
Last recorded87,280 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 FBO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 87,280 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 May 2016 76,739 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 76,739 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 68,593 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 64,587 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 60,666 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 52,151 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 45,501 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 45,501 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 May 2010 37,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 37,753 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 30,032 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 22,339 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 22,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EK05 FBO is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK05 FBO, 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 EK05 FBO registered?

EK05 FBO is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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