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YY05 UXW

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,234 mi
Last recorded103,234 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 UXW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 103,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front subframe corroded

Oil leak oil filter ()

n/s wiper blade split

r/n/s tyre worn on outter edge

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Jun 2017 103,207 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested misfire (7.3.A.1)

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

f/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

n/s wiper blade split

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 9 Jun 2016 81,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to front brake discs

some movement at nearside front antirollbar link balljoint/D bush

Fail 9 Jun 2016 81,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front/midpipe joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front/midpipe joint (7.1.1)

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to front brake discs

some movement at nearside front antirollbar link balljoint/D bush

Pass 8 Jun 2015 70,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 70,153 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 60,956 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)

rear frame corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2014 60,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

rear frame corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,359 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 56,359 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,586 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 51,586 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 46,783 miles

front discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,183 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 31,631 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 24,550 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 UXW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YY05 UXW, 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 UXW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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