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DY55 VMX

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,048 mi
Last recorded114,048 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VMX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2018 114,048 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped in engine bay (3.6.B.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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 a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seat belts not checked objects on rear seats

Fail 26 Mar 2018 113,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped across bulk head (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light has tape over it (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO BACK PLATE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 109,591 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade too long

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 109,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wiper blade too long

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 101,456 miles

both rear tyres worn low

offside rear drop link worn

Pass 18 Feb 2015 91,707 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Feb 2015 91,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Jan 2014 77,520 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 64,723 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 52,479 miles

o/s and n/s cv boots beginning to perish

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre treads 3mm and wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2011 39,472 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 11 Feb 2010 28,202 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 15,816 miles

Middle rear seat belt slow to retracket.

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 13,058 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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DY55 VMX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY55 VMX, 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 VMX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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