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DS05 JAU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,022 mi
Last recorded118,022 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 JAU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 118,022 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 16 years of age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2022 118,022 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 16 years of age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2021 112,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has tread damage + wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front drivers door handle deteriorated but door can still be readily opened and closed

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal/wheel arch corroded yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Tyre close to ten years old O/s/front& rear ageing 2014 (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 112,509 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer seal corroded yellow chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 not working (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has tread damage + wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front drivers door handle deteriorated but door can still be readily opened and closed

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal/wheel arch corroded yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Tyre close to ten years old O/s/front& rear ageing 2014 (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 94,292 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 90,715 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 87,890 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 83,102 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 78,070 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 73,044 miles

both front lower arm front horizontal bushes perished

both outer cv boots perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (close to legal limit)

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 23 Mar 2015 73,044 miles

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

both front lower arm front horizontal bushes perished

both outer cv boots perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (close to legal limit)

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 8 Apr 2014 67,687 miles

both outer cv boots perished

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2014 67,687 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both outer cv boots perished

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 61,586 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,547 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 52,356 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,815 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 45,815 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 40,125 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,754 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 33,810 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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DS05 JAU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DS05 JAU, 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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DS05 JAU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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