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YT55 VPA

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,063 mi
Last recorded30,063 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 30,063 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 29,810 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 29,809 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 29,428 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 29,105 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 28,761 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 28,426 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 28,072 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 28,072 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 27,672 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 27,177 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 26,576 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jul 2016 26,017 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 26,017 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 26,017 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 25,339 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 22 Jul 2014 24,292 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 23,310 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 21,531 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 19,349 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 19,349 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 17,297 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 14,269 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 11,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper split

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 VPA is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT55 VPA registered?

YT55 VPA is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is YT55 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT55 VPA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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