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KA05 TLX

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,517 mi
Last recorded131,517 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 131,517 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 131,517 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 125,379 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both faded (1.4.A.2f)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 115,980 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 15,979 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 106,001 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 96,978 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 96,977 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osf tyre/osr rollbar link

Pass 11 May 2013 88,126 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 May 2013 88,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2012 79,056 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 69,846 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 58,940 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 49,745 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Small cuts in offside rear tyre outer sidewall-not deep

Fail 12 May 2009 49,745 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Small cuts in offside rear tyre outer sidewall-not deep

Pass 12 Jul 2008 41,084 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 TLX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

KA05 TLX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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