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SG05 KYV

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,271 mi
Last recorded50,271 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 KYV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 50,271 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 46,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 43,161 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 42,164 miles

Nearside Front abs ring cracked but still functioning

both front tyres wearing on edges slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2015 42,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking flexi to caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front abs ring cracked but still functioning

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2014 40,723 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 40,723 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 39,229 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 37,956 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,638 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,578 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 35,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,435 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 33,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,327 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 25,376 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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SG05 KYV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SG05 KYV, 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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What year was SG05 KYV registered?

SG05 KYV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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