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DN05 OBT

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,931 mi
Last recorded40,931 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 40,931 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 37,761 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 37,734 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 37,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 37,640 miles

Advise front brake discs lipped and worn.

Advise slight binding from offside front wheel.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 37,555 miles

DRIVER DOOR OUTER TRIM PANEL DAMAGED /INSECURE

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN (AROUND 3MM )

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE LIPPED

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP LENS DAMAGED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 15 Aug 2017 37,387 miles

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 18 Aug 2016 36,566 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 36,566 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 35,708 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,398 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,810 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,027 miles

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 16 Aug 2011 33,689 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 33,155 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 32,521 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 27,987 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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DN05 OBT is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OBT, 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 DN05 OBT registered?

DN05 OBT is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is DN05 OBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 OBT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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