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CU05 RWL

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

97,682 mi
Last recorded97,682 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 RWL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 97,682 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 98,255 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 94,362 miles

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

exhaust system badly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2014 94,349 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 91,166 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 91,138 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 86,061 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 86,061 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 75,625 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 75,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 10 Jul 2010 65,289 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 65,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 48,953 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 48,953 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 34,906 miles

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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CU05 RWL is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CU05 RWL, 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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CU05 RWL is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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