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VE05 YUA

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,095 mi
Last recorded87,095 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 YUA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 87,095 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 87,095 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 86,819 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 83,500 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 83,497 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 78,205 miles

front service brake fluctuation/imbalance 15%

Fail 30 Jul 2020 77,877 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer cv boot insecure/leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s/r shock (5.3.2 (b))

front service brake fluctuation/imbalance 15%

Pass 31 Jul 2019 73,349 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 67,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 65,387 miles

Offside Front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

front tyres have slight cuts to outer sidewalls.

Fail 27 Jun 2017 65,387 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

front tyres have slight cuts to outer sidewalls.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,720 miles

front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 57,796 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 57,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 54,033 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 49,597 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 49,597 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,483 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 38,231 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 32,694 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 26,835 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 20,101 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

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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VE05 YUA is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VE05 YUA, 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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What year was VE05 YUA registered?

VE05 YUA is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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