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KA05 UHN

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

123,972 mi
Last recorded123,972 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 UHN
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 123,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

age related cracking and perishing to offside rear tyre

both rear brake pipes rusty

both rear tyres worn low on edges

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

front exhaust flexi poor condition

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Fail 8 Jan 2019 123,972 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

age related cracking and perishing to offside rear tyre

both hand brake cable outer casing splitting

both rear brake pipes rusty

both rear tyres worn low on edges

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

front exhaust flexi poor condition

long travel on handbrake

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Pass 15 Dec 2017 114,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

age related cracking to offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn substantially low on inner edges

carried out test in wet conditions

corrosion to exhaust and flexi poor condition

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

corrosion to rear cross member

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 114,015 miles

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)

corrosion to rear cross member

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

age related cracking to offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn substantially low on inner edges

carried out test in wet conditions

corrosion to exhaust and flexi poor condition

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 105,275 miles

Age related cracks to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Grease around both outer cv gaiters and perishing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight perishing to front exhaust flexi

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 105,275 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Age related cracks to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Grease around both outer cv gaiters and perishing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre substantially worn on inner edge

Slight perishing to front exhaust flexi

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 97,510 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both outer cv gaiters perishing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake pads worn low

washers poor

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Jan 2015 90,441 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brake pads worn low

front exhaust flexi perishing

slight wear to both front tyres on inner edges

stonechips front screen

Fail 9 Jan 2015 90,441 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front brake pads wearing low

front exhaust flexi perishing

slight wear to both front tyres on inner edges

stonechips front screen

Fail 30 Dec 2014 90,408 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 80,068 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 80,068 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 70,726 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2012 70,726 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2011 55,271 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 55,271 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both cv gaitors weeping grease from inner clips

exhaust joint corroded

unrepairable puncture to offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,049 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 46,049 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,758 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,140 miles

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

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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KA05 UHN is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KA05 UHN, 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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KA05 UHN is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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