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CW05 CDF

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

126,814 mi
Last recorded126,814 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 CDF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 126,814 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 122,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2022 122,354 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 117,293 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 117,293 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning Drive Belt Loose (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 114,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 114,386 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Corrosion on chassis rails

Front suspension arm at n/s rear bush becoming unbonded

Oil leak on gearbox

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2019 109,736 miles

BOTH front coil springs corroded.

BOTH rear coil springs corroded.

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front small egg in side wall of tyre ( inner sidewall)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the edges.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge ( stepped tred)

corrosion under vehicle ( floors)

gearbox oil leak?

slight play in both front rack ends.

Fail 24 May 2019 109,736 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame corroded ( 2 patches ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded and leaking. (1.1.11 (c))

BOTH front coil springs corroded.

BOTH rear coil springs corroded.

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front small egg in side wall of tyre ( inner sidewall)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the edges.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge ( stepped tred)

corrosion under vehicle ( floors)

gearbox oil leak?

slight play in both front rack ends.

Pass 22 May 2018 103,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion in o/s/front to rear brake pipe

oil leak from n/s/f driveshaft seal

Fail 16 May 2018 103,574 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion in o/s/front to rear brake pipe

oil leak from n/s/f driveshaft seal

Pass 16 May 2017 98,357 miles

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

corrosion in o/s/f brake pipe at inner wing grommet

o/s/f abs ring slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge [195/55/15v]

o/s/front to rear brake pipe corroding

slight b low on exhaust front pipe + rattle in box

Fail 15 May 2017 98,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion in o/s/f brake pipe at inner wing grommet

o/s/f abs ring slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge [195/55/15v]

o/s/front to rear brake pipe corroding

slight b low on exhaust front pipe + rattle in box

Pass 24 May 2016 92,816 miles

front brake application uneven [not excessive]

n/s/f tyre worn on stepped edge

o/s/f abs ring slightly damaged

o/s/front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Fail 21 May 2016 92,816 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15v (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven [not excessive]

n/s/f tyre worn on stepped edge

o/s/f abs ring slightly damaged

o/s/front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Pass 27 May 2015 87,117 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit, bald outside centre 3/4 [195/55/15v]

o/s/front to rtear brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 May 2015 86,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit, bald outside centre 3/4 [195/55/15v]

o/s/front to rtear brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 80,369 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 80,369 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 75,487 miles

Gearbox leaking oil

Nearside front tyre tread cracking slightly.

Pass 14 May 2012 70,277 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 May 2012 70,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 May 2011 63,164 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 63,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 52,163 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,162 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 31,197 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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CW05 CDF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 CW05 CDF, 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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CW05 CDF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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