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DU05 HLM

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,677 mi
Last recorded53,677 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 HLM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 53,677 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 48,991 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 48,985 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 43,397 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 43,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2022 38,916 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 38,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2021 33,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 28,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 28,882 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 23,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 19,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 19,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 18,177 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 16,851 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 15,763 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2014 14,722 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 20 Jun 2013 13,244 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 12,012 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 10,315 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 8,702 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 8,702 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 6,828 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 4,940 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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DU05 HLM is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Green with a 1,795cc 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 DU05 HLM, 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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DU05 HLM is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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