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EK05 YBT

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,753 mi
Last recorded114,753 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YBT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 114,753 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 114,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 109,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi-joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 102,715 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 96,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn

Pass 11 Mar 2016 88,593 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 81,546 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 74,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,187 miles

front brake pads approx 75% worn

grease around n/s outer cv boot inner clip

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,676 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres side walls deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2012 58,676 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres side walls deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,401 miles

slight leak from nearside front outer cv boot

Pass 23 Mar 2010 40,978 miles

nearside front cv boot slightly leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,229 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 30,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,615 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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EK05 YBT is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EK05 YBT, 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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EK05 YBT is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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