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DY55 YLU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,229 mi
Last recorded88,229 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 88,229 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 79,086 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 71,730 miles

offside front tyre has wear on inner edge of tread and cracks to inner sidewall

Fail 21 Nov 2016 71,730 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre has wear on inner edge of tread and cracks to inner sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2015 65,617 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 65,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 60,092 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,184 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 47,269 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 40,646 miles

air bag light is on.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 34,834 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 34,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,206 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 23,477 miles

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

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

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 YLU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY55 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

DY55 YLU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is DY55 YLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 YLU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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