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YY05 KYE

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,831 mi
Last recorded69,831 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 KYE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 69,831 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 69,831 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 64,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 64,209 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 59,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 57,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 54,589 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 52,290 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 52,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going through inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 50,002 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 49,974 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury damage to body panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going through inner wing to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 47,243 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 47,243 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,332 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 41,233 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 38,721 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 38,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,776 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,734 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,298 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,967 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Front windscreen wiper blades poor condition.

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 24 Mar 2010 27,636 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,533 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,201 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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YY05 KYE is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY05 KYE, 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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YY05 KYE is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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