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MA05 VCD

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

89,614 mi
Last recorded89,614 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 VCD
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 89,614 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/5515 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 89,597 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Multiple blows (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/5515 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 86,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 86,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 83,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn outer edge 195/5515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 83,136 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to suspension failure nsf (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Top mount-UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SUSPENSION/STEERING DUE TO SUSPENSION FAILURE (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn outer edge 195/5515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 79,912 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 79,902 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 76,251 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 76,251 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))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 72,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 72,933 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 70,632 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2020 70,632 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))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 66,638 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 62,813 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 62,813 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 58,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 53,793 miles

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

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 22 Apr 2015 48,837 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,950 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 44,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 39,341 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

audible warning sounding when lights turned on

Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,895 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 33,895 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,220 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 25,738 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,766 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,621 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 VCD is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 MA05 VCD, 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 VCD is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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