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VN05 EUU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,161 mi
Last recorded107,161 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 EUU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 107,161 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 104,204 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 104,202 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 96,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased from engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased from engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread and very worn on the inner edge but not exposing any ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 96,912 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased from engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased from engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread and very worn on the inner edge but not exposing any ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 89,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 76,889 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and devoid of tread

Lambda reading at maximum limit

Fail 9 May 2019 76,889 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades poor, n/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and devoid of tread

Lambda reading at maximum limit

Pass 10 May 2018 63,537 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 60,665 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 57,555 miles

All tyres showing bad age cracks but not to cords yet

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

nsf and osf brake pipes starting to show corrosion (where go through wing)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 55,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 55,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 48,494 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 44,893 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 44,189 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 38,768 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 32,259 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,215 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,575 miles

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

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

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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VN05 EUU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN05 EUU, 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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VN05 EUU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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