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FV05 YGF

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,519 mi
Last recorded81,519 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,519 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 67,829 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 67,828 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 14 Sep 2011 50,545 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,922 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,954 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 24,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 11,622 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 11,590 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 11,590 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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 YGF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YGF, 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 YGF registered?

FV05 YGF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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