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LG05 VGL

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,141 mi
Last recorded60,141 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 VGL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 60,141 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 60,141 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 56,544 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 50,602 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 44,874 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 44,874 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 39,880 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 May 2017 39,880 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 May 2016 29,231 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,912 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 27,804 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 26,383 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate on outside edge

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate on outside edge

Fail 8 Oct 2013 26,383 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate on outside edge

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate on outside edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 24,614 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 22,508 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,612 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 19,716 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 16,754 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 16,754 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 13,213 miles

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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LG05 VGL is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG05 VGL, 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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LG05 VGL is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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