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YE05 YNC

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,094 mi
Last recorded50,094 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 YNC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 50,094 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 49,971 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 49,961 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 49,850 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 49,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 49,826 miles

all brake pipes heavily waxed!

Pass 16 May 2018 48,982 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 46,516 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)

Pass 19 May 2016 43,070 miles

front tyres low inner edges

Pass 18 May 2015 39,428 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 36,962 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 33,999 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 30,895 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 30,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 27,710 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 22,915 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 19,214 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2008 15,293 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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YE05 YNC is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YE05 YNC, 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 YE05 YNC registered?

YE05 YNC is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is YE05 YNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE05 YNC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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