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YR55 VDE

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,627 mi
Last recorded58,627 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VDE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 58,627 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 56,785 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 56,172 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 56,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 49,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 49,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded os front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 47,168 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 47,168 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 44,644 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 40,247 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 33,966 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 28,766 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 28,766 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 23,567 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 23,567 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 17,854 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 16,707 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 16,346 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 15,022 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 13,164 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 10,618 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 8,150 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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YR55 VDE is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc 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 YR55 VDE, 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 YR55 VDE registered?

YR55 VDE is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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