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YY55 NGJ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,709 mi
Last recorded44,709 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 NGJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 44,709 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 44,675 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 42,354 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 40,800 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 40,794 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2022 39,308 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 38,344 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 37,710 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 34,570 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 34,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 34,200 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 33,804 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 33,647 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 32,734 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 30,906 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges & deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2014 29,099 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 26,522 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 24,019 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 21,621 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 18,358 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 15,356 miles

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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YY55 NGJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YY55 NGJ, 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 YY55 NGJ registered?

YY55 NGJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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