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KV05 BYW

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,198 mi
Last recorded82,198 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 BYW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 82,194 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 69,489 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 62,945 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 58,906 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 55,919 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 46,650 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 37,894 miles

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

n/s front tyre at wearbands

n/s rear tyre at wearbands

Fail 8 Feb 2012 30,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 30,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2011 24,404 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,073 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,401 miles

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split.

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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KV05 BYW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV05 BYW, 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 KV05 BYW registered?

KV05 BYW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KV05 BYW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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