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YG55 YMX

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,459 mi
Last recorded103,459 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 YMX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 103,459 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Window above quarter panel replaced by temporary device no affect on the drivers view of road

Fail 29 Apr 2025 103,459 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Window above quarter panel replaced by temporary device no affect on the drivers view of road

Pass 14 Jun 2023 89,361 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 82,892 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 74,278 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 67,518 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 61,804 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2018 52,679 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 44,429 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 44,429 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)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 37,622 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 34,162 miles

corrosion on front suspension

front brake balance borderline nearside front slower

underseal under vehicle inspection limited and brake pipes

Pass 5 Aug 2014 32,457 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 30,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,132 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 25,461 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,019 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 19,189 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,189 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,210 miles

o/s/f roll bar link arm has slight play

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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YG55 YMX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YG55 YMX, 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 YG55 YMX registered?

YG55 YMX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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