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VO05 FFH

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

220,741 mi
Last recorded220,741 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 FFH
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2022 220,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 210,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wing corroded

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

Offside Rear lower door pannel corroded

Offside Rear wing corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 205,872 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear osr door lower panel corrodet

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material boths sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

osf wing corrodet

Fail 15 Oct 2020 205,872 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front osf wing mirror corrodet

Offside Rear osr door lower panel corrodet

Pass 16 May 2019 196,719 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear brake pipes corrodet covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2019 196,719 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear brake pipes corrodet covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 186,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe slighty corrodet (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe slighty corrodet (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear o/s/r door corrodet

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre 2,5mm

rear wiper innop

Fail 15 May 2018 186,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe slighty corrodet (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe slighty corrodet (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear o/s/r door corrodet

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre 2,5mm

rear wiper innop

Pass 19 May 2017 176,804 miles

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

Rear seats folded down for dog cage not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Fail 11 May 2017 176,804 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear seats folded down for dog cage not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 12 May 2016 166,996 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

corrosion started in rear brake pipes

rear seat belts not fully checked (seats folded for cargo use

Pass 19 May 2015 158,222 miles

corrosion started in rear brake pipework

corrosion started in rear wheel arches close to sills

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 18 May 2015 158,221 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

corrosion started in rear brake pipework

corrosion started in rear wheel arches close to sills

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 13 May 2014 150,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust front pipe flexi support braiding corroding away

rear seat belts not tested (seats folded for cargo use)

Pass 15 May 2013 138,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion started in brake pipework

corrosion started in rear wheel arches and rear of nearside sill

nearside rear seat folded for dog cage installation (seat belts not fully checked)

Fail 15 May 2013 138,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion started in brake pipework

corrosion started in rear wheel arches and rear of nearside sill

nearside rear seat folded for dog cage installation (seat belts not fully checked)

Pass 15 May 2012 128,378 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 15 May 2012 128,377 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear wiper doesn't clear its swept area

unable to carry out full inspection of n/s/r and centre seatbelts, dog cage fitted!

Pass 11 May 2011 116,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 101,978 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 85,085 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 85,085 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 63,062 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 63,062 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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VO05 FFH is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VO05 FFH, 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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VO05 FFH is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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