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DY55 VXG

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,760 mi
Last recorded50,760 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VXG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 50,760 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 41,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres deteriorated

front brake pads wearing low

oil leak from gearbox

passenger front belt buckle casing incomplete but still operates ok

n/s/f tyre has splits on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2013 37,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front outer cv boots starting to perish

heat shield loose and rattling on front exhaust silencer

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f tyre has cuts on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 24 Jul 2013 37,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front outer cv boots starting to perish

heat shield loose and rattling on front exhaust silencer

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f tyre has cuts on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 21 Jun 2012 32,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside sill panel damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2012 32,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside sill panel damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2010 25,357 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 25,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 17,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside sill damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2008 11,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

slight play in steering rack, passengers side arm

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 VXG is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VXG, 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 DY55 VXG registered?

DY55 VXG is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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