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WN05 OYW

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,820 mi
Last recorded89,820 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 OYW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2023 89,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

poor headlamp beam patterns ( lenses opaque )

power steering drive belt slipping ( at end of adjustment )

Pass 19 Aug 2022 88,748 miles

Both rear tyres worn low and heavily perished

Front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

Pass 13 Aug 2021 84,332 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 84,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2020 75,483 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 75,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 71,479 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 69,501 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 69,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

reverse lights not working

Pass 12 Apr 2017 67,218 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 65,513 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 64,197 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 62,337 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 62,337 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 59,678 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 56,808 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 56,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 44,625 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 44,589 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 33,005 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,669 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 26,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WN05 OYW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WN05 OYW, 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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WN05 OYW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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