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DV55 EEJ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,845 mi
Last recorded79,845 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 EEJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2023 79,845 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2022 77,316 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 77,316 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))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 73,805 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 70,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 63,206 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 63,201 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 55,475 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2017 47,554 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 47,554 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 44,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 44,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 39,182 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Oct 2013 33,783 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 30,803 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 24,267 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 19,669 miles

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

deep cut in o/s/r tyre but not showing cords

Pass 23 Oct 2010 19,669 miles

deep cut in o/s/r tyre but not showing cords

Pass 20 Aug 2009 17,445 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 17,269 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,877 miles

British standered.number missing from front number plate.

Front tyres look under inflated.

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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DV55 EEJ 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 71.4%.

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 DV55 EEJ, 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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DV55 EEJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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