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HW55 CFG

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

53,551 mi
Last recorded53,551 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 CFG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 53,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 53,544 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 51,116 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (inner shoulder) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (inner shoulder) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 49,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2019 49,121 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2018 46,731 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 44,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlamp beam images poor

offside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

registration plates damaged

windscreen damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2018 44,738 miles

Emissions not tested due to no engine oil showing on dipstick (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlamp beam images poor

offside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

registration plates damaged

windscreen damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2017 43,050 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 43,050 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front lenses in poor condition (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,746 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 38,746 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 34,210 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 34,210 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside 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 wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 29,627 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 23,691 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 18,741 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 15,146 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)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 11,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 11,502 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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HW55 CFG is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HW55 CFG, 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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HW55 CFG is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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