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WU55 YLC

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,722 mi
Last recorded61,722 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 YLC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 61,722 miles

Belt squeal on full lock

Damage to front of vehicle

Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 V (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator fitted poorly and fouling engine stabiliser

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 53,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

front end damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2020 53,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission pipe to cooler leaking on join (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning belt seems tight, possibly worn pump (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

front end damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2019 46,420 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 46,420 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 46,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S Front brake slight bind

Fail 11 Sep 2018 46,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

O/S Front brake slight bind

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 45,386 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 44,560 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,065 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,974 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,632 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,785 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,870 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 25,986 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 20,210 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 15,350 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 15,350 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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WU55 YLC is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU55 YLC, 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 WU55 YLC registered?

WU55 YLC is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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