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EA55 DZJ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,179 mi
Last recorded115,179 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 DZJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2018 115,179 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2017 107,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Jul 2016 99,730 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 82,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,461 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 66,904 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,339 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 56,592 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 49,599 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,641 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 42,641 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,080 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,354 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 27,354 miles

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

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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EA55 DZJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EA55 DZJ, 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 EA55 DZJ registered?

EA55 DZJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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