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WR05 PVJ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,039 mi
Last recorded157,039 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 PVJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2018 157,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEXY JOINT (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

HEADLAMP LENSES IN POOR CONDITION

HEAVY RUST ON REAR EXHAUST JOINT.

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED ON N/S FRONT.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 146,164 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 146,164 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 138,386 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES NEARING 2mm.

DETERIORATION OF FRONT EXHAUST FLEXY SECTION

Fail 7 Apr 2016 138,383 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective BELT (2.3.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES NEARING 2mm.

DETERIORATION OF FRONT EXHAUST FLEXY SECTION

Pass 31 Mar 2015 122,433 miles

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

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

deteriorated headlamp lenses

front exhaust flexable joint worn

Fail 31 Mar 2015 122,433 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

deteriorated headlamp lenses

front exhaust flexable joint worn

Pass 9 Apr 2014 107,888 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 107,888 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 76,312 miles

UNEVEN WEAR ON O/S REAR TYRE.

Fail 4 Apr 2013 75,834 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

EXCESSIVE RATTLE FROM ENGINE,NO ENGINE OIL.OIL TOPPED UP PRIOR TO CARRYING OUT MOT/TEST.

UNEVEN WEAR ON O/S REAR TYRE.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,079 miles

both front tyres nearing 2mm.

heavy wear on front brake disc surfaces.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 42,240 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 37,008 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2009 30,806 miles
Fail 25 May 2009 30,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 25,778 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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WR05 PVJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WR05 PVJ, 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 WR05 PVJ registered?

WR05 PVJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 5 June 2005.

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