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YM05 FAU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,746 mi
Last recorded123,746 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 FAU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2020 123,746 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both grease around inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake travel getting high

wipers starting to smear

Pass 30 Apr 2019 112,254 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion to rear chassis and subframe not excessive at present

first emissions test failed on lambda reading outside spec full catalyst test only just went through

Fail 29 Apr 2019 112,254 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion to rear chassis and subframe not excessive at present

first emissions test failed on lambda reading outside spec full catalyst test only just went through

Pass 28 Apr 2018 97,880 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,878 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 73,928 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 70,718 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 67,529 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 67,529 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 62,802 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 57,445 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,730 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,432 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,398 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,283 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre 2mm

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

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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YM05 FAU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YM05 FAU, 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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YM05 FAU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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