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MA05 HWT

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,348 mi
Last recorded57,348 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 HWT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 57,348 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 56,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

wiper slight streaking

Pass 7 Aug 2024 56,221 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 55,549 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 54,658 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 53,906 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 53,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 53,108 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 53,024 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 52,344 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 51,659 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,873 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,979 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,679 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 46,290 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 44,532 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,668 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 40,621 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 40,621 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,473 miles

both rear tyres poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,996 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 HWT is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HWT, 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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What year was MA05 HWT registered?

MA05 HWT is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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