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DY55 HYX

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

105,961 mi
Last recorded105,961 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 HYX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2021 105,961 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit required 0.92, actual recorded 1.92 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge, perished on shoulders 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge approx 3mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake back plates are corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2020 100,991 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 100,990 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 96,519 miles

195/55/15

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 96,519 miles

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

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

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

195/55/15

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 89,910 miles

195/55/15

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jun 2018 89,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

195/55/15

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 80,707 miles

195/55r15

play in steering rack inner joints nearside front

Fail 14 Jun 2017 80,707 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

195/55r15

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 80,707 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

195/55r15

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 68,998 miles

195/55r15

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front tyre damage to outer side wall

poor beam patterns both sides

Pass 2 Jul 2015 59,211 miles

195/55r15

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 53,016 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 53,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 43,873 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,107 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 40,107 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,301 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 36,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,730 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 26,666 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,158 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 24,158 miles

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

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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DY55 HYX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DY55 HYX, 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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DY55 HYX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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