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FG05 MVJ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

54,417 mi
Last recorded54,417 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 MVJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 54,417 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 54,417 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 53,282 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 53,279 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 51,219 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 51,219 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 49,054 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 49,054 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 47,134 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 47,132 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 44,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 43,925 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 43,925 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 41,554 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2019 41,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2018 38,355 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 38,355 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 34,657 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 34,657 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 29,891 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,831 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 20,729 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 17,650 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 14,570 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 12,137 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 10,628 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 9,390 miles

nearside rear seat not locking in position on one fixing

Pass 21 Mar 2008 8,222 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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FG05 MVJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FG05 MVJ, 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 FG05 MVJ registered?

FG05 MVJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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