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MM05 VUT

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,242 mi
Last recorded82,242 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 VUT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 82,242 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 82,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 78,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 75,037 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 72,870 miles

CORROSION TO ALL ROAD SPRINGS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 69,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 65,526 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in treed

both outer cv boots cracking and may need replacing soon

Pass 1 Jun 2015 60,679 miles

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

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

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

front road springs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,160 miles

Nearside 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)

off side rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 31 May 2013 52,526 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 47,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 14 May 2012 47,633 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 6 May 2011 42,312 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 6 May 2011 42,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,179 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,083 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,272 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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MM05 VUT is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 MM05 VUT, 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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MM05 VUT is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 July 2005.

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