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KL05 UGW

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,956 mi
Last recorded125,956 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 UGW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2016 125,956 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding wheel bearing not checked (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 85v (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from gearbox

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 113,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 100,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 100,023 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2013 86,993 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 77,048 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 77,048 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 65,551 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,083 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 55,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 31,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on sides nearing wear barrs

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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KL05 UGW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KL05 UGW, 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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KL05 UGW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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