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EX05 XLV

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,947 mi
Last recorded160,947 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 XLV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 160,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 153,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 147,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 140,152 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 130,567 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 130,567 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 24 Sep 2014 121,487 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 115,429 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight leak on power steering pipe

Pass 4 Mar 2013 115,429 miles

slight leak on power steering pipe

Pass 24 Feb 2012 106,321 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 91,751 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 80,388 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 67,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 67,138 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 54,945 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 54,945 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XLV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLV, 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 XLV registered?

EX05 XLV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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