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HY55 XWM

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,304 mi
Last recorded96,304 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 XWM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 96,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front head lights cloudy

both front wishbones rear bushes perishing

both rear axle arms inner bushes starting to perish

both rear brake drums corroding

both rear tyre's starting to crack

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroding

exhaust system flexible join outer mesh perishing

rear anti roll bar corroding

rear bumper insecure on the nearside corner but unlikely to become detached

rear sub frame corroding

stone chip damage to windscreen

transmission oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2020 95,939 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front headlights cloudy

both front wishbones rear bushes perishing

both rear axle arms inner bushes starting to perish

both rear brake drums corroding

both rear tyre's starting to crack

exhaust flexible join outer mesh perishing

exhaust system corroding

rear anti roll bar corroding

rear bumper insecure on the nearside corner but unlikely to become detached

rear sub frame corroding

transmission oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2018 91,141 miles

Rear baby seat fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2018 91,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear baby seat fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 84,611 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 73,964 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 67,452 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 60,628 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 51,691 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,924 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,505 miles

offside rear tyre has a slight bulge in the outer sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,702 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 29,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 23,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,161 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 18,055 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 18,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 XWM is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XWM, 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 XWM is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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