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HK05 LKC

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,149 mi
Last recorded78,149 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 LKC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 78,149 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 77,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 77,795 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 77,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to and from rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 76,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight loss of grease inner end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 76,696 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight loss of grease inner end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 75,302 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 73,616 miles

damage to windscreen not in drivers view

Pass 8 Nov 2016 71,305 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/f and o/s/r (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small crack from bottom middle of screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 67,244 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front shock absorber is damp

nearside front to rear metal pipe corroded at rear

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes are corroded

play in nearside steering rack

Fail 24 Oct 2014 60,417 miles

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

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

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

nearside front shock absorber is damp

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on the edges

offside front brake pipe is slightly corroded

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 24 Oct 2014 60,417 miles

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

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

nearside front shock absorber is damp

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on the edges

offside front brake pipe is slightly corroded

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 16 Oct 2013 53,327 miles

front and rear tyre treads are worn on the edges

front brake discs are worn and lipped

offside front brake pipe is corroded

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,183 miles

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 2 Nov 2011 38,625 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread is getting low

spare tyre tread is worn below the limit

Fail 2 Nov 2011 38,625 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

nearside front tyre tread is getting low

spare tyre tread is worn below the limit

Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,791 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

nearside wiper split on ends

slight play in offside and nearside inner steering rack joints

Fail 12 May 2009 23,730 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 23,730 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 18,560 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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HK05 LKC is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK05 LKC, 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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HK05 LKC is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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