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MV05 UVD

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 UVD
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 62,103 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 62,103 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 56,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 53,196 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 53,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2022 46,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 43,502 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 43,038 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 41,418 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 41,418 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 39,224 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 36,838 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2016 34,938 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 31,880 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2015 31,880 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 29,173 miles

Both front tyre treads low.

n/s wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 26,025 miles

both rear tyres 1.6mm

Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,516 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 17,726 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 15,324 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 12,794 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 10,305 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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MV05 UVD is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MV05 UVD, 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 MV05 UVD registered?

MV05 UVD is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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The MOT history for MV05 UVD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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