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MK05 XZL

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,567 mi
Last recorded119,567 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 XZL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 119,567 miles

nearside rear tyre mud&snow type

Fail 10 Apr 2017 119,547 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 111,229 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 111,151 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 102,393 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has flat spot area

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Apr 2014 95,261 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 95,261 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 91,277 miles

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

airbag MIL staying lit

Fail 6 Mar 2013 91,277 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

airbag MIL staying lit

Pass 25 Feb 2012 80,375 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing low 2mm , limit=1.6mm

Pass 28 Feb 2011 69,923 miles

n/s/r door damaged (no sharp projections)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,248 miles

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

rear number plate slightly faded and not fully secured

Pass 3 Mar 2009 41,982 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low+scrubbing edges

Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,052 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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MK05 XZL is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MK05 XZL, 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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MK05 XZL is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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