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DU05 OAW

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,308 mi
Last recorded109,308 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 OAW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 109,308 miles

both head light lens starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Aug 2022 109,308 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn near side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front head lights lens starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Aug 2022 109,193 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play near side front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front head lights lens starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Aug 2021 104,773 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess near side rear (1.1.15 (a))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess off side rear (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front headlights hazed

Fail 28 Jul 2021 104,762 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear flange wrapped in cloth and duck tape risk of fire (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system through inner wing (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front headlights hazed

Fail 26 Jun 2021 104,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 104,548 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side front through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off side front outter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated off side front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability near side front upper mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective near side and off side front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

battery lose and insecure

center exhaust box starting to blow

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust box to center pipe corroded away on flange only one bolt holding

Pass 20 Mar 2020 98,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 98,452 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 90,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 13 Mar 2018 88,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 6 Mar 2018 88,111 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 7 Mar 2017 80,865 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 71,637 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,036 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 58,743 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,360 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on outer tread 195/55/15

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,540 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,288 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 34,115 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,646 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,652 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 OAW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OAW, 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 OAW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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