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ST05 FYW

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,347 mi
Last recorded121,347 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 FYW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2020 121,347 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 113,944 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 113,527 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 111,135 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 111,135 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 106,721 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 106,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 94,865 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 94,599 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 75,904 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 63,039 miles

stone chips in front screen

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)

brake pedal anti-slip provision wearing

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,932 miles

misting of oil over gearbox

stone chip in front screen

Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement left inner track arm ball joint (inside steering rack gaiter)

slight oil leak from right diff seal area

Pass 23 Jun 2010 36,373 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 27,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,158 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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ST05 FYW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver 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 ST05 FYW, 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 ST05 FYW registered?

ST05 FYW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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