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YJ05 RCZ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Green Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,458 mi
Last recorded95,458 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 RCZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 95,458 miles

Air bag light on

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2012 93,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Air bag light on

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,378 miles

air bag light on

Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,596 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME

FRONT NUMBER PLATE BROKEN

N/S/F WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

Fail 9 Mar 2010 59,424 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME

FRONT NUMBER PLATE BROKEN

N/S/F WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,506 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag warning light staying on

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Fail 18 Mar 2009 48,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag warning light staying on

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,747 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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YJ05 RCZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Green with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YJ05 RCZ, 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 YJ05 RCZ registered?

YJ05 RCZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YJ05 RCZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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