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EK05 YMU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

42,578 mi
Last recorded42,578 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YMU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 42,578 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2025 38,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge and 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge and 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 38,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge and 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge and 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 33,705 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 29,333 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 25,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge and very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge and very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 21,484 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 19,303 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 19,095 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 18,832 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 18,567 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 18,266 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,769 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 17,075 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 16,240 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 15,166 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 13,588 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 11,451 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 9,818 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 8,514 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 YMU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK05 YMU registered?

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

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