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YT55 VGC

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,729 mi
Last recorded67,729 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 VGC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2021 67,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexible hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 59,766 miles

corroded exhaust

Fail 3 Nov 2020 59,766 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

corroded exhaust

Pass 18 Jun 2019 49,310 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 40,629 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 40,629 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 37,150 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 31,687 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 30,159 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 28,254 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2013 26,006 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2012 23,837 miles

2 rear seats missing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,749 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 21,749 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 19,649 miles

2 rear seats removed at time of test

Nearside 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 20 Jul 2009 16,636 miles

2 rear seats missing at time of test

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 12,359 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 VGC is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VGC, 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 VGC is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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