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KV05 VBM

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,797 mi
Last recorded115,797 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 VBM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 115,797 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r outer wheel arch slightly corroded .

Pass 13 May 2017 101,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 96,161 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 89,158 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,160 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 82,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 75,031 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 68,156 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 57,486 miles

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

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

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

air bag lamp illuminated

nearside front wiper blade too long

Pass 14 Jun 2011 57,486 miles

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

air bag lamp illuminated

nearside front wiper blade too long

Pass 19 Jun 2010 50,710 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 45,212 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 39,254 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 39,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VBM is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

KV05 VBM is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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