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SK55 YOP

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,633 mi
Last recorded95,633 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 YOP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2019 95,633 miles

Nearside Front track rod end boot worn

boot open

Fail 26 Mar 2019 95,633 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested due to binding brake (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front track rod end boot worn

boot open

Pass 1 Mar 2018 91,485 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 86,843 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 86,839 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 83,374 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 83,374 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded os and ns (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 80,042 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 78,112 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,485 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 74,999 miles

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

air bag lamp on

engine management lamp on

Fail 30 Apr 2012 74,916 miles

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

engine management lamp on

Pass 18 Oct 2010 57,988 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,858 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 53,239 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 53,237 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SK55 YOP is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SK55 YOP, 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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SK55 YOP is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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