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YS05 WBN

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

26,454 mi
Last recorded26,454 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 26,454 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance on rise (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 23,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 22,585 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 22,556 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 22,472 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 22,295 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 22,147 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Slight seapage of grease from cv boot

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

Offside Front Outer Slight seapage of grease from cv boot

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 22,145 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Slight seapage of grease from cv boot

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

Offside Front Outer Slight seapage of grease from cv boot

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 21,555 miles

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

brake pipes corroded/covered in grease in places

cv boots weeping grease

Pass 22 Aug 2017 20,955 miles

corrosion on brake hose ferrules

cv boots slightly perished and weeping grease around small clips

engine cover fitted

rusting on suspension

slight uneven rear brake application

Pass 7 Sep 2016 20,404 miles

engine cover fitted

rear tyres slightly agecracked

slight damage on screen

slight uneven rear brake application

Pass 3 Sep 2015 19,854 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2014 19,045 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check tyre pressures

Pass 29 Jul 2013 18,533 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side c v boot slight leak of grease

Pass 6 Aug 2012 17,806 miles

both front tyre treads getting low-o/s/f tyre sidewall cut

slight weep of grease around small clips on cv boots

Pass 3 Aug 2011 16,958 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front outer driveshaft boot leaking slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2010 15,817 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wiper blade split slighty

Pass 14 Aug 2008 12,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WBN is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WBN, 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 YS05 WBN registered?

YS05 WBN is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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