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YU05 VFP

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,957 mi
Last recorded118,957 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 VFP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2017 118,957 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 110,085 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 109,983 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly mount broken (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 103,289 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,060 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 82,574 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,194 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 62,107 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 52,922 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 40,876 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,983 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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YU05 VFP is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YU05 VFP, 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 YU05 VFP registered?

YU05 VFP is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YU05 VFP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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