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WK05 UGW

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,893 mi
Last recorded135,893 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 UGW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2021 135,893 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 129,567 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 112,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 96,842 miles

Front hubs both sides corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear hubs both sides corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 96,842 miles

Front hubs both sides corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear hubs both sides corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 89,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 205/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2016 89,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 205/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 205/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 78,885 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 66,167 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,061 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,812 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 38,995 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,995 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,304 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,101 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 24,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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WK05 UGW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc 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 WK05 UGW, 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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WK05 UGW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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