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FN05 DTZ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,316 mi
Last recorded123,316 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 DTZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 123,316 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Driver's (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both front tyres inner edges slightly worn

Fail 11 Nov 2020 123,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (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))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Driver's (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both front tyres inner edges slightly worn

Pass 9 May 2019 115,695 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both have a slight seepage of grease. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil misting on steering rack.

Windscreen chip

Fail 3 May 2019 115,569 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure also has a small hole. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both have a slight seepage of grease. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil misting on steering rack.

Windscreen chip

Pass 30 Apr 2018 112,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both inner CV gaiters have slight grease leak (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight oil misting on steering rack

Fail 30 Apr 2018 112,182 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both inner CV gaiters have slight grease leak (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight oil misting on steering rack

Pass 3 May 2017 107,803 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 107,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 102,009 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 92,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front both sides suspension bushes have slight play

off side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2014 80,316 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 72,004 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 72,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres bald inner edges

mearside front wiper split

Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,943 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,821 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,684 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 26,411 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 20,953 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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FN05 DTZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FN05 DTZ, 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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FN05 DTZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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