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EX05 YEY

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,271 mi
Last recorded113,271 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 YEY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 113,271 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 113,271 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 105,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 104,999 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both headlight lens' deteriorated slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering pipe (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Wipers streak slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2015 99,141 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front cv gaiter leaking grease

offside front wishbone bush perishing

offside sill damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2015 99,141 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front cv gaiter leaking grease

offside front wishbone bush perishing

offside sill damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2014 92,061 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dent in offside sill

exhaust corroded

slight grease leak from offside front cv gaiter

Fail 6 Mar 2014 92,061 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dent in offside sill

exhaust corroded

slight grease leak from offside front cv gaiter

Pass 2 Mar 2013 86,316 miles

engine oil added

offside front cv gaiter has slight grease leak

offside sill damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2012 82,050 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 82,050 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 72,935 miles

front tyres slightly wearing inside edges

Fail 6 Mar 2010 64,573 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 64,573 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 51,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 51,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,356 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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EX05 YEY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EX05 YEY, 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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EX05 YEY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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