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YX55 VUM

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

65,805 mi
Last recorded65,805 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 VUM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 65,805 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both fronts. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens slightly foggy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rears. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 65,805 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Deteriorated and split. (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre cracking on inside edge exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both fronts. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens slightly foggy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rears. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 62,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 58,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 53,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 53,530 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 49,203 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brakes noisy during operation

Fail 1 Feb 2022 49,203 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brakes noisy during operation

Pass 21 Oct 2020 44,769 miles

Rear brakes noisy when operated

Pass 11 Oct 2019 41,381 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 41,381 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 37,212 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 37,212 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 33,741 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 31,267 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 28,777 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 25,969 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,970 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to perish

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,454 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 22,454 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 20,069 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 20,069 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 16,509 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 12,450 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 9,126 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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YX55 VUM is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YX55 VUM, 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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YX55 VUM is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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