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EX05 VLP

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,845 mi
Last recorded61,845 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 VLP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 61,845 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,217 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front panel slightly damaged

fuel tank slightly dented

oil leaks

Fail 29 Oct 2015 59,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front panel slightly damaged

fuel tank slightly dented

oil leaks

Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,682 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2013 53,119 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,108 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 45,459 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,959 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,941 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2008 27,953 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 27,953 miles

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

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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EX05 VLP is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EX05 VLP, 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 EX05 VLP registered?

EX05 VLP is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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