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YT55 VFJ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,359 mi
Last recorded93,359 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 VFJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 93,359 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 93,359 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 82,254 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 79,167 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 67,063 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has a split to inner sidewall exceeding requirements but not reaching cords 195/55V15

Pass 5 Feb 2013 60,488 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 60,488 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 54,603 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,171 miles

nearside front has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 14 Feb 2011 45,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside front has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,472 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 35,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,744 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 23,454 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 23,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet hindges siezed

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 VFJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VFJ, 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 VFJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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