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EK05 YBW

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,701 mi
Last recorded85,701 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YBW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 85,701 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 85,660 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 81,399 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 77,690 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 73,975 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 69,228 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 69,228 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 63,626 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 63,616 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 61,890 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 61,890 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 54,366 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 48,469 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 41,800 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,436 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 35,436 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 29,019 miles

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 27,679 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,679 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 24,439 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 20,479 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,850 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 YBW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 EK05 YBW, 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 EK05 YBW registered?

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

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