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KA05 TLN

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,776 mi
Last recorded106,776 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 TLN
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 106,776 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 106,755 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 100,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 92,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower arch corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 83,078 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle broken casing but working correctly

Nearside Front Steering arm play

Fail 30 Jun 2017 83,078 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle broken casing but working correctly

Nearside Front Steering arm play

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 74,883 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm

Nearside Rear Inner tyre on 3mm and worn smooth

Offside Rear Inner tyre on 3mm and worn smooth

Fail 22 Jul 2016 74,883 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm

Nearside Rear Inner tyre on 3mm and worn smooth

Offside Rear Inner tyre on 3mm and worn smooth

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 64,341 miles

front tyres side wear + nearing wear barr indicators

n/s/r tyre starting to perrish + under inflated

Fail 3 Jul 2015 64,340 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres side wear + nearing wear barr indicators

n/s/r tyre starting to perrish + under inflated

Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,223 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear centre seat belt buckle plastic cover damaged/missing

Fail 17 Jul 2014 57,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear centre seat belt buckle plastic cover damaged/missing

Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

middle rear seat belt stalk plastic cover is damaged/ missing

nsf wiper split

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,994 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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)

Very slight play in N/S steering rack joint

O/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Jul 2012 45,994 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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)

Very slight play in N/S steering rack joint

O/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,282 miles

very slight play in n/s steering rack joint

Pass 19 Jul 2010 30,040 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,324 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 19,084 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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KA05 TLN is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KA05 TLN, 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 KA05 TLN registered?

KA05 TLN is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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