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WG05 HYX

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,414 mi
Last recorded158,414 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 HYX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 158,414 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing through

corrosion n/s outer sill at rear

Fail 16 May 2019 158,414 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake pedal rubber wearing through

corrosion n/s outer sill at rear

oil level low -topped up

Pass 11 May 2018 149,488 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 141,013 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 134,463 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 128,070 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 123,127 miles

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

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

slight play on both front steering arms

Pass 4 Jun 2013 117,951 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2012 110,070 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

front 195/55R15V tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear 195/55R15V tyre slightly wearing on edges

Pass 27 May 2011 88,276 miles

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

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

slight play at nearside steering arm fixing

slight play at offside steering arm fixing

Fail 27 May 2011 88,276 miles

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

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)

slight play at nearside steering arm fixing

slight play at offside steering arm fixing

Pass 28 May 2010 67,414 miles

nearside front 195/55R15V tyre wearing on inner edge and has nail in tread

offside front 195/55R15V tyre wearing near limit on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2009 42,323 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 21,418 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 21,418 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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WG05 HYX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG05 HYX, 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 WG05 HYX registered?

WG05 HYX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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