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CU05 UAB

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,714 mi
Last recorded104,714 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 104,714 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded. Covered with tape at time of test

Fail 30 Nov 2021 104,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded. Covered with tape at time of test

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 97,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

centre and rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 30 Nov 2020 97,484 miles

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch/door shut (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

centre and rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 21 May 2019 84,726 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 84,724 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 73,987 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 73,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 60,528 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 60,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 52,416 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 50,564 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 50,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,793 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 43,465 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 41,304 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 37,229 miles

front brake pads are worn low

n/s/r tyre has a screw in outside tread

Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,635 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 3 Jul 2009 26,910 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,910 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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 UAB is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UAB, 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 UAB is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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