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FV55 KGF

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,109 mi
Last recorded136,109 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 KGF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 136,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 136,104 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust back box broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 136,035 miles

Emissions not tested no reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 129,690 miles

Emissions just within required limits after failing 1st test

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded where it enters body work into engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 129,686 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight unit lenses heavily deteriorated and distorting the beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light illuminated (7.1.6 (a))

Emissions just within required limits after failing 1st test

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded where it enters body work into engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 118,484 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 118,482 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Both headlights cleaned. Light output depleted

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 107,999 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 98,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 86,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 86,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 30 Nov 2013 47,436 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2012 65,603 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 56,883 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 48,511 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,493 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,871 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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FV55 KGF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FV55 KGF, 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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FV55 KGF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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