2005 Hyundai Matrix · 2,593 MOT tests
2005 Hyundai Matrix reliability
2005 Hyundai Matrixs fail 49.8% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 Matrix years (2,593 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Matrixs: 46.8%)
- 49.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Matrixs: 46.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 78,361
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,593
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 7.9% of tests fail here (246% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 7% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Hyundai Matrix
Fail rate by area
- Suspension18%
- Lights and electrics17.9%
- Body, chassis and structure17.5%
- Brakes14.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.3%
- Tyres8.3%
- Seat belts and airbags7.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 10.1%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 5.17%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.01%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 4.67%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.28%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 3.39%
A seriously weakened sub-frame can fail and affect steering and suspension, so it needs urgent repair.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (19.09%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.32%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.37%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.79%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (6.71%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.09%)
Is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix reliable?
2005 Hyundai Matrixs fail 49.8% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 Matrix years (2,593 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Hyundai Matrix MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (10.1% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (5.17% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.01% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Hyundai Matrix have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Hyundai Matrix shows 78,361 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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