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HY05 HRJ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,020 mi
Last recorded172,020 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 HRJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 172,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 162,613 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 162,613 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 157,904 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (ex fronts) (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp beam images weak.

both registration plate lamps are a little dull.

both subframes slightly corroded

power steering belt loose and squeals when cold.

Fail 12 Mar 2020 157,904 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))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leakage. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear @ 2.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp beam images weak.

both registration plate lamps are a little dull.

both subframes slightly corroded

power steering belt loose and squeals when cold.

unable to access boot area via tailgate as latch will not release.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 135,137 miles

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

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

both headlamp beam images weak.

both outer c.v. boots deteriorated but will not allow ingress of dirt.

nearside inner c.v. boot has very slight leakage from inner fixing.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 113,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 99,552 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 90,934 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly across tread

Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,718 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,921 miles

nearside outer drive shaft gaitor slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre tread is on legal limit of 1.6mm

offside outer drive shaft gaitor slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,580 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 54,580 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,858 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 42,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,388 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 33,388 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,872 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 21,858 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight grease leaking from both front outer cv gaiters..

Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,874 miles

centre rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 26 Feb 2008 16,874 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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HY05 HRJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY05 HRJ, 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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HY05 HRJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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