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HJ05 UXE

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,301 mi
Last recorded81,301 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 81,301 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 77,342 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlight patterns poor

Fail 27 Aug 2025 77,342 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlight patterns poor

Pass 21 Aug 2024 72,718 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer cv boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 72,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer cv boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 67,580 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm ball joint boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both high level tread on inners edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamps in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 67,579 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame on n/s excessively corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm ball joint boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both high level tread on inners edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamps in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 61,818 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 56,731 miles

Nearside headlamp in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2020 51,407 miles

battery slightly loose in its holder

n/s headlight pattern poor

Pass 14 Aug 2019 45,774 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 38,990 miles

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on the inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2018 38,990 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on the inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2017 32,025 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 25,781 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 20,519 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 19,508 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 18,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 17,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres sidewalls damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2012 16,070 miles

windscreen slight damage

Pass 23 Aug 2011 13,250 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 9,054 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 7,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 7,441 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 6,139 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 UXE is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UXE, 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 UXE is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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