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YP55 PLX

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,987 mi
Last recorded76,987 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 PLX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2024 76,987 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in central area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened various places on rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill and wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear damage to bodywork

Pass 26 Jul 2023 73,319 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 73,203 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 70,525 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 70,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2021 66,001 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 66,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 65,789 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 64,584 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 61,860 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 55,213 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 48,431 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 42,841 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 39,467 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 36,355 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,145 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 29,628 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,103 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 22,153 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 18,003 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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YP55 PLX 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 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 YP55 PLX, 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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YP55 PLX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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