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YM54 MVJ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,115 mi
Last recorded119,115 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 MVJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 119,115 miles

parking brake only just passed

sills and under body rusty and weak

Fail 2 Aug 2017 119,097 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

sills and under body rusty and weak

Pass 27 Jul 2016 103,486 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 92,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,037 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 85,037 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 80,583 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 64,023 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 63,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,048 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2011 52,048 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,929 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,437 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 32,437 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 22,983 miles

both wipers splitting on ends

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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YM54 MVJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YM54 MVJ, 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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YM54 MVJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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