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AK05 VXZ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,837 mi
Last recorded77,837 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VXZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2017 77,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint o/s of engine bay (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 72,946 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex jonit (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 72,946 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex jonit (7.1.2)

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 Front 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 4 Jul 2015 71,597 miles

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

front both tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jan 2015 69,999 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 8 Jul 2013 57,702 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 57,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,011 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 48,082 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,774 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 42,774 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 40,907 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 40,907 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 36,355 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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AK05 VXZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AK05 VXZ, 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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AK05 VXZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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