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KC05 VWB

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,473 mi
Last recorded69,473 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 VWB
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,473 miles

Front both outer c.v gaiters slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steerining hose between air con pump and bulkhead (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 59,464 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 59,399 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,696 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 54,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 49,752 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 47,067 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 47,067 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 43,891 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 41,369 miles

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

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 2011 36,484 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,309 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 24,027 miles

front wiper rubber split on ends

Fail 30 Jun 2009 24,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

front wiper rubber split on ends

Pass 8 Jul 2008 16,072 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 16,071 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

headlight glass broken has jaged edge

Pass 7 May 2008 9,740 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 7 May 2008 9,740 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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KC05 VWB 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 66.7%.

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 KC05 VWB, 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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KC05 VWB is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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