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MA05 HWR

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,408 mi
Last recorded56,408 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 HWR
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2025 56,408 miles

Front Sub-frame likely to fail by offside front wishbone front mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door handle broken but still operates

Pass 21 Mar 2024 54,337 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 52,376 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 50,211 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 50,177 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 46,711 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 43,250 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 41,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 41,625 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 39,776 miles

Corrosion to suspension and chassis

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 37,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 37,612 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 35,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,612 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,461 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 28,438 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,111 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,371 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,906 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 16,165 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 12,150 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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MA05 HWR is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MA05 HWR, 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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MA05 HWR is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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