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KR05 FGZ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,595 mi
Last recorded138,595 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 FGZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2020 138,595 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 135,569 miles

both rear shocks corroding

Pass 15 May 2018 130,066 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 121,764 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 121,764 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 115,222 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 115,222 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 106,749 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 106,635 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2014 92,255 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 92,255 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 76,345 miles

engine oil low

Fail 1 Jun 2013 76,345 miles

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

engine oil low

Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,105 miles

rear passanger tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,206 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 47,842 miles

air bag light on

front brake pads low

p.a.s pipe damp

slight fluctuation oin front brakes

Pass 29 May 2009 37,520 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2008 29,265 miles

slight fluctution on front brakes

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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KR05 FGZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc 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 KR05 FGZ, 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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KR05 FGZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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