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LK05 EFN

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,565 mi
Last recorded115,565 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 EFN
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 115,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 115,559 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box/ rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 113,105 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 105,575 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wear inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no oil on dipstick top up 1 ltr rattle noise from engine

Pass 2 Mar 2017 95,128 miles

no oil on dipstick top up 1ltr

rattle noise from engine

Fail 2 Mar 2017 95,128 miles

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

no oil on dipstick top up 1ltr

rattle noise from engine

Pass 12 Mar 2016 88,118 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 86,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 86,508 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 85,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Mar 2014 85,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Feb 2013 80,045 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 80,045 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 72,759 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 72,759 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 66,036 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,036 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,984 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,801 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,595 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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LK05 EFN is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LK05 EFN, 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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LK05 EFN is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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