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YT55 LXB

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,440 mi
Last recorded40,440 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 LXB
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 40,440 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 40,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2024 40,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 39,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 39,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 39,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 38,907 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 38,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 38,114 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 38,111 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached sheared top mounting bush dangerous (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 37,673 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2017 37,673 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 37,137 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 36,453 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 36,453 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,559 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 34,481 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 32,085 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 29,081 miles

NSF TYRE JUST RUBS ABS WIRE AT NSF, ON LOCK. ADV ATTN.

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

front bumper insecure at ns, adv attn.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,422 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,963 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 LXB is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YT55 LXB, 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 YT55 LXB registered?

YT55 LXB is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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