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DN05 MRO

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,380 mi
Last recorded128,380 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 MRO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 128,380 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel outer corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 128,380 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps image wrong lenses crazed/frosted (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high both lamps aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers worn and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm/drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel outer corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 119,295 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 114,656 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

dry bearing type noise (severity increasing with engine speed) appearing to emanate from drive belt tensioner area

Fail 25 Apr 2019 114,656 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

dry bearing type noise (severity increasing with engine speed) appearing to emanate from drive belt tensioner area

Pass 3 May 2018 104,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Possible Clutch Problem

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 95,176 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 95,176 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working bulb501 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working bulb501 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2016 85,615 miles

Slight play detected in the N/S section of the steering rack

slight seepage of oil from power steering hose behind the protective rubber sleeve

Fail 21 May 2015 74,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner shoulders

nsr tyre tread has irregular wear and not uniform in rotation

Pass 21 May 2015 74,671 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner shoulders

nsr tyre tread has irregular wear and not uniform in rotation

Pass 12 May 2014 61,493 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres deteriorating

front tyres worn on inner shoulder

front wipers have a slight streak in operation

Pass 6 May 2013 47,592 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2012 41,368 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 37,356 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 30,746 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 25,448 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 19,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DN05 MRO is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DN05 MRO, 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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DN05 MRO is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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