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MF05 LEU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,762 mi
Last recorded73,762 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 LEU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 73,762 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 68,179 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 63,711 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre light cracking on outer tread

Fail 20 Dec 2017 63,711 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre light cracking on outer tread

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 59,474 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 56,982 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 56,977 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear 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 11 Apr 2016 56,976 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both ns and os (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres excessively cracking around the outer edges

Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,691 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 49,892 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

osf seat belt noisy when retracting but still works fine reqs attention

Fail 2 Apr 2014 49,892 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

osf seat belt noisy when retracting but still works fine reqs attention

Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,107 miles

osf seat belt mechinism noisy

Fail 11 Apr 2013 46,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

osf seat belt mechinism noisy

Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,268 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,412 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,628 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,062 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,557 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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MF05 LEU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MF05 LEU, 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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MF05 LEU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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