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YT55 HBL

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,645 mi
Last recorded83,645 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 HBL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 83,645 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 81,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint loose.

Nearside rear handbrake poor.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe.

Fail 31 May 2019 81,288 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint loose.

Nearside rear handbrake poor.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe.

Pass 15 May 2018 78,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint loose (7.1.2)

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)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 May 2018 78,371 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint loose (7.1.2)

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)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 75,714 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 75,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 75,453 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 75,453 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 69,138 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 60,118 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 60,118 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 50,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2012 50,552 miles

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2011 40,919 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 40,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 32,206 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 24,999 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 24,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 17,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 17,686 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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YT55 HBL is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YT55 HBL, 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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YT55 HBL is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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