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DN54 XZA

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,072 mi
Last recorded38,072 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 XZA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 38,072 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 37,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 35,421 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 35,400 miles

Nearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark Fluid around reservoir (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 34,345 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 34,345 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 34,343 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body has corrosion

Fail 29 Dec 2020 34,333 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body has corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2019 34,257 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2018 33,581 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 33,581 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 32,547 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 31,822 miles

Exhaust corroded and flexi worn

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 30,945 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 30,155 miles

body has slight corrosion

exhaust is corroded

n/s/f cv gaiter is perished

Pass 29 Jan 2014 28,817 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 27,674 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 26,428 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 26,428 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 24,975 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 12 Feb 2010 22,876 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 20,816 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 20,816 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 19,234 miles

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

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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DN54 XZA is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN54 XZA, 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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DN54 XZA is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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