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MK55 UCY

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,531 mi
Last recorded82,531 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 UCY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 82,531 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are wearing on inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 76,554 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 76,480 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 69,564 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 69,564 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 63,221 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 63,221 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 62,534 miles

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

advise wiper blades

Pass 26 Mar 2015 62,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise slight brake bind on offside front wheel

Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,616 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 60,616 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,932 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,614 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,003 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 30,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,611 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 17,710 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 17,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 17,298 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 17,298 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MK55 UCY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver 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 MK55 UCY, 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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MK55 UCY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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