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ST05 YXC

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,799 mi
Last recorded111,799 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 YXC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 111,799 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

rear exhaust slightly coroded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 111,799 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

rear exhaust slightly coroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 99,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 88,899 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 77,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 77,578 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 64,909 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 64,907 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front number plate starting to delaminate

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2010 52,872 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,874 miles

both front tyres wearing on centre treads

Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,196 miles

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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ST05 YXC is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ST05 YXC, 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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ST05 YXC is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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