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YF54 KWW

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,231 mi
Last recorded116,231 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 KWW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2022 116,231 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 114,455 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front sub-frame has had a repair & welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 114,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front sub-frame has had a repair & welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 112,713 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 112,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 107,802 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 101,893 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 101,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on insde edge and tyre getting close to legal limits (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 94,613 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded sec of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 87,818 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tire has nail in side wall un repairable

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from drum to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded sec of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 87,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from drum to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded sec of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tire has nail in side wall un repairable

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from drum to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded sec of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 78,943 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 73,373 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 67,796 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 67,796 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 62,299 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 62,299 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 55,570 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2010 48,145 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 48,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 40,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 30,523 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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YF54 KWW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YF54 KWW, 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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YF54 KWW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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