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YD05 YKM

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,988 mi
Last recorded112,988 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 YKM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 112,988 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded.

all brake pipes heavily greased.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 106,229 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on edges

Fail 17 Oct 2016 106,229 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2015 98,932 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre split on inner wall but chords not exposed

slightly low effort from nearside parking brake

Fail 26 Oct 2015 98,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing from pipe just in front of front box (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre split on inner wall but chords not exposed

slightly low effort from nearside parking brake

Pass 20 Oct 2014 90,712 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 82,702 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 82,702 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 74,193 miles

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 16 Oct 2012 74,193 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 31 Oct 2011 66,418 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 66,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 55,986 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 55,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

advise tracking due to offside front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,898 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,489 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 23,489 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YD05 YKM is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YD05 YKM, 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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YD05 YKM is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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