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ET05 YEF

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,403 mi
Last recorded52,403 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 YEF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 52,403 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 48,031 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 48,029 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 47,548 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 and slight squeal slight footbrake travel (3.5.1i)

Offside wiper split but clearing

Fail 26 Aug 2016 47,548 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 and slight squeal slight footbrake travel (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside wiper split but clearing

Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,852 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lenz is missing (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 44,852 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lenz is missing (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 41,336 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,931 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 32,314 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 26,294 miles

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

Front discs are lipped.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 20,515 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 16,830 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 12,470 miles

Near side rear tyre tread getting low.

Off side rear tyre tread getting low.

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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ET05 YEF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol 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 ET05 YEF, 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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ET05 YEF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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