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KU05 UMB

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,975 mi
Last recorded124,975 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 UMB
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 124,975 miles

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

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides starting to crack and perish (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 124,229 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 124,229 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 121,791 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner tie rods ()

Fail 24 Feb 2023 121,789 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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 Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner tie rods ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair across rear axle (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 118,984 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 118,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 116,472 miles

Front exhaust deteriorating

Pass 25 Feb 2020 115,169 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 110,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre wear

Offside Front Inner tyre wear

Pass 23 Feb 2018 105,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 99,404 miles

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

battery loose

Pass 23 Feb 2016 90,504 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wear

Fail 23 Feb 2016 90,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre wear

Pass 24 Feb 2015 81,450 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,048 miles

needs new wiper blades

Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,560 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 53,805 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall but not exposing cord

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 53,805 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall but not exposing cord

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,899 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,625 miles

Wear on front brake discs

Fail 23 Feb 2010 38,625 miles

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

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

Wear on front brake discs

Pass 23 Feb 2009 31,207 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,877 miles

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Offside front tyre 2-3mm

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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KU05 UMB is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU05 UMB, 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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KU05 UMB is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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