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AO05 YCV

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

142,757 mi
Last recorded142,757 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 YCV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 142,757 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 134,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 134,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 121,711 miles

o/s front tyre no tread on inner edge

o/s rear tyre has a nail in it

oil leaks

Fail 14 May 2014 121,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s front tyre no tread on inner edge

o/s rear tyre has a nail in it

oil leaks

Pass 16 May 2013 108,098 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 13 May 2013 108,020 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Fail 14 May 2012 97,420 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 97,420 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 83,774 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 83,774 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 66,967 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 66,967 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,011 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 49,011 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 28,996 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 28,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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AO05 YCV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AO05 YCV, 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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AO05 YCV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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