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YX05 VAF

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,950 mi
Last recorded115,950 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 VAF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 115,950 miles

195/55r15

Fail 11 Jan 2019 115,950 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

195/55r15

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges tracking advised

Pass 12 Jan 2018 105,368 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear,at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 105,317 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded marked under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt buckle inaccessible,unable to test (5.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear,at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 94,571 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has small crack (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 94,571 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has small crack (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 85,082 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 83,029 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2015 83,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2014 78,073 miles

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

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

exaust front pipe flexy in poor condition

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2013 74,540 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 74,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,892 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,669 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,353 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,519 miles

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 3 Mar 2008 27,134 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 27,134 miles

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

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

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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YX05 VAF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YX05 VAF, 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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YX05 VAF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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