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WR05 SSJ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

88,128 mi
Last recorded88,128 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 SSJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 88,128 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 88,053 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 72,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 72,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 64,272 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 64,272 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 55,108 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 50,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 50,218 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corroded holed around front fixing point leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 48,475 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 48,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

various braking steering and suspension components have coroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 47,415 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 46,951 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,520 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 44,361 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 44,361 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 42,543 miles

engine cover fitted

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Jun 2013 37,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres worn on inner edges close to legal limit

Pass 29 May 2012 33,890 miles

brakes require inspect

Pass 13 Jun 2011 31,698 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 28,655 miles

nearside inner CV joint pin holed

Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,634 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 23,634 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 18,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 18,803 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 SSJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SSJ, 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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WR05 SSJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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