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FM05 BYK

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,365 mi
Last recorded85,365 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 BYK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 85,365 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 83,069 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and back (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 83,069 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and back (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 79,308 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 79,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Oct 2019 77,410 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both scrubbed away (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 72,993 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 72,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 69,753 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 69,753 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working 1 x (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 67,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% WORN (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% WORN (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 63,218 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 63,218 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,694 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,790 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 May 2012 53,163 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 53,163 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,800 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 43,221 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 35,508 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,251 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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FM05 BYK is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM05 BYK, 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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FM05 BYK is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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