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VA05 UAR

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,727 mi
Last recorded80,727 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 UAR
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 80,727 miles

Nearside Front slight play tie rod

front tyres worn edges

Pass 18 Sep 2018 77,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 74,940 miles

Both rear wheel bearings noisey

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 69,768 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 69,764 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 63,679 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

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

Nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Power steering belt cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,101 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe starting to break

Fail 22 Sep 2014 54,101 miles

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

exhaust front flexi pipe starting to break

Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,222 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,673 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,702 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 22,387 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 15,419 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 15,343 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 9,030 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 8,492 miles

wheel cahir in car not allowing proper inspection of o/s/r adult seatbelt.

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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VA05 UAR is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VA05 UAR, 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 VA05 UAR registered?

VA05 UAR is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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