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HD05 LWY

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,835 mi
Last recorded115,835 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 LWY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2022 115,835 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (b))

Offside 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))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

Offside and nearside rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 114,090 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlight lenses deteriorating

N/S Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

O/S Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

O/S and N/S rear shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 114,086 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlight lenses deteriorating

N/S Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

O/S Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

O/S and N/S rear shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 113,283 miles

Offside and nearside headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2020 113,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside and nearside headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2019 111,322 miles

Exhaust section corroded

Offside and nearside headlights deteriorated

Offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2019 111,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust section corroded

Offside and nearside headlights deteriorated

Offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 106,067 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 105,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 93,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin off and near side (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 77,650 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 77,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 69,534 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 60,864 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 60,864 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 50,679 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 50,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 38,464 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads low

low fuel and oil

slight damage rear bumper

Pass 16 Oct 2010 30,433 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2009 17,209 miles

n/s and o/s/rear tyres stepped edges

Pass 20 Oct 2008 3,483 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 3,109 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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HD05 LWY 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 63.6%.

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 HD05 LWY, 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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HD05 LWY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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