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YR05 GUA

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,198 mi
Last recorded79,198 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 GUA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 79,198 miles

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

minor surface corrosion to the whole of the under side of the vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2024 78,178 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 78,170 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 76,929 miles

General under vehicle corroded

Nearside Front Driveshaft gaiter weeping

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

Offside Rear Outer sill end corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 74,677 miles

Offside Rear outer sill end corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2022 74,677 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill end corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 72,583 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 71,455 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 71,455 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 68,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft constant velocity boot clip broken/ seepage of grease

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 64,292 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 61,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 184,120 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 57,706 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 53,061 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 49,521 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,729 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,491 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,098 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,947 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,864 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,636 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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YR05 GUA is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YR05 GUA, 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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YR05 GUA is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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