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YS05 REU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,744 mi
Last recorded119,744 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 REU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 119,744 miles

Nearside wiper worn

Pass 9 Nov 2021 116,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 116,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 111,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 111,893 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing,[ lambda was 1.53 would fail] (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front behind flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened behind wheel very close to lower arm mount point. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 109,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 105,172 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 94,809 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 94,809 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 74,531 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 74,531 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 73,255 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 66,410 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake back plate catching discs

Pass 24 Apr 2014 59,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,959 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 48,248 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 48,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner 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 3 May 2011 42,774 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 May 2010 37,676 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear wiper split

Pass 13 May 2009 31,221 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 25,989 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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YS05 REU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YS05 REU, 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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YS05 REU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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