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HN05 MWZ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

94,256 mi
Last recorded94,256 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 MWZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 94,256 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Nearside and Offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 94,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/ gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 93,837 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 93,837 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 93,472 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 93,470 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 92,879 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 92,878 miles

Body insecure drivers door trim (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect os and ns (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 91,967 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside- beam patterns just visible (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 91,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside- beam patterns just visible (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 89,100 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 89,099 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM PIPE TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,938 miles

CENTER SEAT BELT LOCK MISSING

Fail 11 Apr 2018 86,934 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc BOTH SIDES OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CENTER SEAT BELT LOCK MISSING

Pass 11 Apr 2017 84,490 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT DISC PADS WORN LOW

Pass 22 Apr 2016 82,214 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 82,212 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH FRONT (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 80,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres in poor condition

both windscreen wipers split

engine top cover fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorating

vehicles internal headight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Apr 2015 80,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres in poor condition

both windscreen wipers split

engine top cover fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorating

vehicles internal headight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2014 78,553 miles

N/s/f tyre cracking

N/s/r tyre cracking

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 78,538 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/s/f tyre cracking

N/s/r tyre cracking

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 75,335 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 72,067 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 72,067 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 67,857 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,833 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,320 miles

N/S front tyre is damaged on outer wall

Fail 25 Apr 2008 42,708 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Spare wheel missing

Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,708 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)

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

Spare wheel missing

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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HN05 MWZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HN05 MWZ, 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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HN05 MWZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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