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VN05 JJY

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,281 mi
Last recorded56,281 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 JJY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 56,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres age cracking

Fail 28 Aug 2018 56,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

aux. belt slipping at times

both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2017 50,836 miles

Rear Tyres perished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 42,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% front axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 42,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% front axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 36,379 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 36,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 34,888 miles

Exhaust system corroded but not causing a leak of exhaust gases

Fail 28 Jul 2014 34,888 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded but not causing a leak of exhaust gases

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 32,985 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,520 miles

corrosion/pitting of n/s/f inner face of brake disc

Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,159 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,003 miles

light corrosion of n/s/f inner of brake disc

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 10 Jul 2009 25,648 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 23,707 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 23,707 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 JJY 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 68.8%.

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 VN05 JJY, 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 JJY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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