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YH55 JVN

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

46,379 mi
Last recorded46,379 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 JVN
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 46,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge--195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge--195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 46,379 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge--195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge--195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 43,774 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge--195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge--195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2022 43,773 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge--195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge--195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 41,090 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm on inside edge--195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge--195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective 21" (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 41,077 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm on inside edge--195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge--195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective 21" (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 38,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly bald on inside edge--195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 33,761 miles

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated GREASY (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm -195/55/15-85V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated GREASY (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 33,761 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged SPLIT (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated GREASY (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm -195/55/15-85V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated GREASY (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 28,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear TYRE -BADLY DETEROIRATED

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 May 2018 28,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear TYRE -BADLY DETEROIRATED

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2017 24,820 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 24,820 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front TYRE VALVE DETEOIRATED

Nearside Rear BADLY DETEROIRATED ON SIDE WALLS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0 mm +BADLY DETEROIRATED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm +BADLY DETEROIRATED (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2016 21,955 miles

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

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

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 8 May 2015 19,213 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 19,213 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 19 May 2014 15,371 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 15,048 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 14,834 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 13,907 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 12,709 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 11,293 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 9,363 miles

Offside Front 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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YH55 JVN is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YH55 JVN, 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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YH55 JVN is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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