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MW05 XDB

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,909 mi
Last recorded56,909 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 XDB
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 56,909 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 56,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions not tested due to major leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 50,685 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s flitch brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by mounting and flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 50,682 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))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s flitch brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by mounting and flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 45,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Sill damaged

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 45,647 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Sill damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 38,198 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 38,174 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment detached (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk stuck under seat (5.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 30,993 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 29,251 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 29,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 25,968 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 21,421 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 20,301 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

exhaust flexy joint cover loose

Pass 13 Jul 2011 17,514 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 14,904 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 12,148 miles

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)

all tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

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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MW05 XDB is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MW05 XDB, 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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MW05 XDB is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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