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VN55 ZVU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,508 mi
Last recorded51,508 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 ZVU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 51,508 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 51,508 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 47,551 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 46,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,805 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and tread worn to 3mm

Pass 26 Sep 2015 33,817 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 26,225 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 20,506 miles

slight grease around n/s/f outer driveshaft gaitor

Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,046 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 16,080 miles

o/s/f tyre wear on edge 195 55r15

wiper blades split

Pass 28 Sep 2010 13,890 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 11,426 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 8,420 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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VN55 ZVU 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 92.3%.

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 VN55 ZVU, 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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VN55 ZVU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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