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WU05 SWW

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,175 mi
Last recorded63,175 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 SWW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 63,175 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 63,174 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 47,461 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 47,461 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 34,771 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 34,243 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Oct 2018 33,213 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 31,769 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 29,951 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 27,780 miles

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

micro surface cracking o/s rear tyre side wall

Pass 9 Oct 2014 25,935 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 23,744 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 22,562 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 21,125 miles

slight oil sep from drive shaft oil seal area, offside.

slight surface cracking on both rear tyres.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 17,341 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 14,125 miles

Offside drive shaft oil seal slightly leaking.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 8,650 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 6,826 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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WU05 SWW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WU05 SWW, 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 WU05 SWW registered?

WU05 SWW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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