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ST05 UEW

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,682 mi
Last recorded82,682 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 UEW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 82,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

item on dash could obscure vision

nearside mirror held with tape

Fail 2 Feb 2016 82,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 75,367 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 70,231 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2013 64,317 miles

air bag lamp on.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 64,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

air bag lamp on.

both rear tyres deteriorated.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,137 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 58,137 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 51,250 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,760 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,985 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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ST05 UEW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ST05 UEW, 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 ST05 UEW registered?

ST05 UEW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is ST05 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 UEW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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