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EK05 YCE

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,439 mi
Last recorded97,439 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 97,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 94,072 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 89,480 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Oct 2023 89,480 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2022 84,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 84,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 81,744 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 81,740 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 77,040 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 77,040 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 74,090 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 28 Oct 2019 74,090 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 1 Nov 2018 71,544 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 71,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 68,958 miles

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

both rear tyres has surface crackes and wearing close to wear indicator

Fail 24 Oct 2017 68,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres has surface crackes and wearing close to wear indicator

Pass 1 Nov 2016 66,784 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Both rear tyres has surface crackes

Slight seepage from power steering pipe

Fail 1 Nov 2016 66,784 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Both rear tyres has surface crackes

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Slight seepage from power steering pipe

Pass 28 Oct 2015 63,585 miles

Slight seepage from power steering component

Fail 28 Oct 2015 63,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Slight seepage from power steering component

Fail 27 Oct 2014 60,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 60,515 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 55,338 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 55,338 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 49,927 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 49,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

n/s/r tyre inner side wall cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2011 44,473 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 20 Oct 2010 36,351 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 36,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low.

oil leak on power steering hose.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,195 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 29,195 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f brake pads half way worn

Pass 12 Aug 2008 20,946 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 YCE is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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