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YB55 WEX

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

81,990 mi
Last recorded81,990 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 WEX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,990 miles

engine oil level low

Front wiper blades split

engine management light on

Fail 7 Jun 2016 81,990 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light on

engine oil level low

Front wiper blades split

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 28 May 2015 74,910 miles

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

front tyres deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2015 74,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,294 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 3 Jun 2014 64,294 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine oil level low

Fail 7 Jun 2013 54,365 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,365 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012
Fail 11 Jun 2012 49,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,626 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 43,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 39,230 miles

front brake pads very low.front washers weak.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 30,328 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 30,328 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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YB55 WEX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YB55 WEX, 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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YB55 WEX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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