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VE05 OOB

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,749 mi
Last recorded102,749 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 OOB
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 102,749 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 102,749 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 97,760 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 97,760 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 91,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 85,329 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 85,329 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 78,033 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,556 miles

corosion to exhaust system

slight play in n/s of steering rack

some grease residue around outer c.v gaiters inner clip areas

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 12 Feb 2014 71,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corosion to exhaust system

slight play in n/s of steering rack

some grease residue around outer c.v gaiters inner clip areas

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,001 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 64,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,176 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 58,176 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 49,946 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,980 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 43,980 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 37,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,982 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,749 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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VE05 OOB is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VE05 OOB, 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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VE05 OOB is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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