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HY55 VEK

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,358 mi
Last recorded100,358 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 VEK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 100,358 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 100,232 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 97,243 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 97,241 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 87,864 miles

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

nsr tyre cracking outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2017 85,551 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 85,520 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2016 79,804 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 79,804 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2015 74,934 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,460 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,185 miles

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

exhaust flexable section deteriorating

misting of oil on nearside steering rack gaiter

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

stone chips in front screen

Pass 8 Sep 2012 50,618 miles

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

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

both cv boots starting to perish

Fail 8 Sep 2012 50,618 miles

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

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

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

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

both cv boots starting to perish

Pass 27 Aug 2011 42,102 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 37,251 miles

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

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

both front tyres shoe heat damage to outter edges of the tyres

Pass 4 Sep 2010 37,251 miles

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

both front tyres shoe heat damage to outter edges of the tyres

Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,164 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 33,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,580 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)

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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HY55 VEK is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HY55 VEK, 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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HY55 VEK is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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