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DY05 WCW

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,733 mi
Last recorded63,733 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 WCW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 63,733 miles

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 55,722 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 54,658 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 53,026 miles

Front screen washers not working (poss frozen)

Fail 9 Mar 2023 53,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose leaking by flitch panel grommet (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front screen washers not working (poss frozen)

Pass 23 Mar 2022 51,766 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 51,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 50,054 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 50,054 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 48,317 miles

Front Exhaust flexy deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Quarter panel has damage

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 45,345 miles

All four tyres starting to perrish and crack

Front Exhaust flexy deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Quarter panel has slight damage

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 42,490 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,766 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,818 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 33,901 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,779 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 28,390 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,198 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2010 19,088 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,423 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)

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Mar 2009 16,423 miles

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

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

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

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

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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DY05 WCW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DY05 WCW, 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 DY05 WCW registered?

DY05 WCW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is DY05 WCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 WCW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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