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EN05 FBF

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,285 mi
Last recorded105,285 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 FBF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 105,285 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 105,284 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 103,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded through

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 103,187 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded through

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 101,309 miles

general underside surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2020 101,308 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2019 99,711 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 99,697 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 96,808 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 96,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 90,528 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 84,222 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,180 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 70,654 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 62,496 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 57,172 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)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 39,826 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,864 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 30,861 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 28,456 miles

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

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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EN05 FBF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EN05 FBF, 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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EN05 FBF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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