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EA55 KWF

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

56,125 mi
Last recorded56,125 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 KWF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 56,125 miles

throttle sticks

Fail 3 Mar 2026 56,102 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

throttle sticks

Pass 7 Mar 2025 50,228 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 50,228 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine revs to high

Pass 23 Feb 2024 44,114 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking between folds (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking between folds (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 44,114 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arms loose and out of sync (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arms loose and out of sync (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking between folds (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking between folds (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 41,732 miles

front wipers worn

offside mirror secured with tape

Fail 24 Feb 2023 41,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm bald inside cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inside cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers worn

offside mirror secured with tape

Pass 25 Feb 2022 37,077 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 37,077 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 35,975 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 35,973 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 33,569 miles

Nearside Front Mirror housing damaged//view ok

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 29,934 miles

Temp repair to secure n/s headlight

Fail 10 Apr 2018 29,934 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyre treads wearing to excess on inner edges

Temp repair to secure n/s headlight

Pass 8 Apr 2017 21,992 miles

nearside front wiper starting to split

Pass 21 Mar 2016 8,739 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 21 Mar 2016 8,739 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Apr 2015 8,189 miles

all 4 tyres perished/ cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2014 7,656 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 6,535 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 5,368 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 4,302 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 3,227 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 2,477 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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EA55 KWF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KWF, 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 KWF registered?

EA55 KWF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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