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MT55 YSD

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,173 mi
Last recorded109,173 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 YSD
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 109,173 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 109,173 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 107,063 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 107,055 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords visible through cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge, stepped tread design, perished and cracking between tread bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking between tread bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge, stepped tread design, perished and cracking between tread bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 104,460 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 104,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 100,474 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 100,466 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Movement in Macpherson strut upper mounting

Pass 4 Oct 2019 94,639 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 94,635 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 88,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyre pressures appear slightly low

noisy on full lock

rear brake application slightly uneven

revs holding for short time when accelerator released

Pass 23 Oct 2017 81,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge, also perished intread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge, also perished intread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 73,637 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 66,294 miles

Offside Front Inner brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside Rear brake low

Pass 31 Oct 2014 58,229 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,775 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 50,775 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,528 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,716 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 39,716 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,242 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 34,069 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,972 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 20,341 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)

temp front n/s window fitted

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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MT55 YSD is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MT55 YSD, 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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MT55 YSD is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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