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VO05 KUJ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,122 mi
Last recorded63,122 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 KUJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 63,122 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 61,750 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 60,358 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 59,195 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 57,196 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 54,904 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 53,575 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 51,014 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 47,465 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 44,093 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 40,218 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 36,877 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 33,903 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 32,104 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 30,145 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 27,965 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 25,912 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 25,912 miles

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

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,541 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 25,534 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear footbrake imbalance reading close to mot failure figure [22%]

Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,015 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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VO05 KUJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VO05 KUJ, 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 VO05 KUJ registered?

VO05 KUJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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