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LV05 FMJ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,111 mi
Last recorded90,111 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 FMJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 90,111 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 89,978 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 85,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. close to cord exposure. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 85,102 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both, v.dim. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen obscure. (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen obscure. (1.8.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. close to cord exposure. (4.1.E.1)

bonnet hinges v.stiff.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 70,077 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 50,259 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 50,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 40,707 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,983 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 39,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 38,605 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 36,893 miles

Advise parking permit to be removed and replaced to a more suitable area

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise rear seats and belts not checked

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,893 miles

Advise parking permit to be removed and replaced to a more suitable area

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

advise rear seats and belts not checked

Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,981 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 27,258 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,097 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 17,910 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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LV05 FMJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LV05 FMJ, 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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LV05 FMJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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