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YR05 JYY

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,704 mi
Last recorded113,704 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 JYY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 113,704 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 113,704 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 109,502 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 105,642 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 102,640 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 102,639 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 99,472 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 99,472 miles

Emissions not tested centre exhaust leak on clamp excessive. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 94,006 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,255 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 82,772 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 82,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 77,906 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,839 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,619 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 58,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,375 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,975 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,356 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,113 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,860 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 28,112 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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YR05 JYY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YR05 JYY, 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 YR05 JYY registered?

YR05 JYY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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