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HG05 VTD

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,840 mi
Last recorded117,840 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 VTD
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 117,840 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 117,115 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 117,115 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 110,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slight corrosion wheel arch

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 104,429 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 104,428 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 98,909 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 98,909 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 93,792 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 87,272 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 87,272 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 77,499 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 70,743 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 64,296 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 58,464 miles

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 23 Jun 2010 52,299 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,542 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 37,602 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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HG05 VTD is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HG05 VTD, 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 HG05 VTD registered?

HG05 VTD is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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