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SY05 FEV

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,256 mi
Last recorded52,256 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 FEV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 52,256 miles

All brake discs corroded

Front Crossmember corroded

O/S/R Tyre badly perished

Rear of exhaust corroded

Surface rust on rear brake pipes

Fail 25 Feb 2017 52,256 miles

All brake discs corroded

Front Crossmember corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/R Tyre badly perished

Rear of exhaust corroded

Surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Feb 2016 45,533 miles

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

spare tyre flat

Fail 24 Feb 2016 45,533 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55R15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 18 Jul 2014 27,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Jul 2014 27,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Jun 2013 18,929 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 18,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2012 14,002 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 7,768 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 7,367 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 7,094 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 6,306 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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SY05 FEV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SY05 FEV, 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 SY05 FEV registered?

SY05 FEV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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