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MJ55 VYS

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,209 mi
Last recorded94,209 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 VYS
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2024 94,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured Detached from body. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses crazed on the inside, beam pattern only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is 19 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Starter motor not engaging correctly

Pass 30 Aug 2023 77,065 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 77,068 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 74,237 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer CV boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 70,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 70,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 67,996 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot - slight split

Rear metal brake pipes - starting to corrode

Fail 14 Dec 2020 67,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot - slight split

Rear metal brake pipes - starting to corrode

Pass 16 Dec 2019 64,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 59,579 miles

Rear anti roll bar bushes - worn

Rear tyres - bald on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2017 53,286 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2016 47,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 41,933 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust front pipe (flexi) in poor condition

rear tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 15 Dec 2014 36,319 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 31,896 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 30,063 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Dec 2012 30,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 26,867 miles

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

both front tyres wearing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 22,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 18,715 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 14,924 miles

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

Offside Front 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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MJ55 VYS is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MJ55 VYS, 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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MJ55 VYS is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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