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FV05 HLP

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,285 mi
Last recorded82,285 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 HLP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 82,285 miles

Both headlamps deteriorating

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear through

Exhaust front pipe has minor leak of exhaust gases

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 82,285 miles

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

Both headlamps deteriorating

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear through

Exhaust front pipe has minor leak of exhaust gases

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 75,459 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 70,035 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 70,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 62,302 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 May 2015 54,243 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 54,243 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 46,041 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2014 46,041 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2013 37,712 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 37,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 31,673 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 24,135 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 19,632 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 19,176 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 16,372 miles

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

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

Offside 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 2 Jun 2008 12,836 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 12,836 miles

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

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 HLP is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FV05 HLP, 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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FV05 HLP is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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