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KR05 FHA

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,032 mi
Last recorded97,032 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 FHA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 97,032 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 97,026 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 96,985 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working ns+os (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 96,958 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 95,685 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on right lower edge

exhaust flanges at rear badly corroded

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 31 Aug 2016 95,685 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pedal rubber worn on right lower edge

exhaust flanges at rear badly corroded

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 17 Aug 2015 89,779 miles

cv boots poor

underside rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2014 84,355 miles

front brake discs rusty

suspension rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2013 79,359 miles

Underside rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,198 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 61,146 miles

chip in screen

exhaust rusty

nsf cv boot loose

cv boot perished and about to slit

Pass 8 Nov 2010 52,758 miles

front disks worn

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,863 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 43,863 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,253 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 32,253 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 FHA is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FHA, 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 FHA is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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