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HJ05 UWY

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,027 mi
Last recorded135,027 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 UWY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 135,027 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also long travel on handbrake lever. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 124,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 124,865 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 114,083 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn

Fail 23 Aug 2023 114,083 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

both rear tyres are worn

Pass 26 Aug 2022 98,025 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 87,314 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 87,314 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 84,887 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 81,122 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2017 75,674 miles

Both rear tyres slight uneven wear

Centre exhaust baffles loose

Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,425 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front tyres getting low on very inner edges and slightly perished in tread

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering belt cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,002 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,712 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 74,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,111 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,119 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,805 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,238 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,123 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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HJ05 UWY 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 81%.

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 HJ05 UWY, 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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HJ05 UWY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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