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DE05 UYR

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,844 mi
Last recorded91,844 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 UYR
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 91,844 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 89,105 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 85,080 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 84,700 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 84,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 82,120 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 79,114 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 74,386 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 69,561 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 63,921 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 63,849 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 19 Aug 2015 58,267 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 58,267 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 52,127 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,429 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 37,818 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 29,653 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 23,615 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Aug 2010 23,615 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 May 2009 16,200 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 16,200 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,562 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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DE05 UYR is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE05 UYR, 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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What year was DE05 UYR registered?

DE05 UYR is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is DE05 UYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 UYR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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