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HG05 VSV

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

120,562 mi
Last recorded120,562 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 VSV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 120,562 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 120,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2017 111,219 miles

front suspension bushes perishing

headlights in poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2017 111,219 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front suspension bushes perishing

headlights in poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,460 miles

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

NS headlight pattern poor

Fail 4 Apr 2016 103,460 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

NS headlight pattern poor

Fail 13 Apr 2015 97,003 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 97,003 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 90,120 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,711 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 83,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light on

Pass 26 Apr 2012 77,406 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 77,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,267 miles

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

front no plate damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2011 67,267 miles

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

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2010 54,831 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 54,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,606 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 39,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,696 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 27,696 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HG05 VSV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 HG05 VSV, 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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HG05 VSV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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