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VO05 MWG

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,478 mi
Last recorded78,478 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 MWG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 78,478 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

exhaust rusted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 70,049 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all originals (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 69,992 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 66,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear Metal Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 66,960 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure Top Mounting (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear Metal Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 63,596 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 59,735 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,084 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 53,084 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,124 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,762 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,855 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Feb 2008 26,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs worn

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 MWG is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MWG, 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 MWG is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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