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FV05 SMU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

67,207 mi
Last recorded67,207 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 SMU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 67,207 miles

Engine noise fro fan belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe and rear box from the joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre winter

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage Pipe (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 64,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 61,217 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 54,772 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides inner (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre small cracks

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2017 54,772 miles

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)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides inner (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre small cracks

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 46,787 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,089 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 39,406 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,688 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 32,513 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 28,335 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,547 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,180 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 13,760 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 SMU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 SMU, 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 SMU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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