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FV05 ECJ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,068 mi
Last recorded97,068 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 ECJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 97,068 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 93,019 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 93,019 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 87,963 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 87,961 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2016 78,906 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front tyres worn on edges and perishing

both rear tyres worn on outer edges and perishing

exhaust in rusty condition

front brake discs worn

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Jun 2016 78,906 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front tyres worn on edges and perishing

both rear tyres worn on outer edges and perishing

exhaust in rusty condition

front brake discs worn

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,334 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 62,381 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,516 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,820 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 46,972 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 40,714 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 34,150 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 27,606 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 19,135 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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FV05 ECJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV05 ECJ, 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 FV05 ECJ registered?

FV05 ECJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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