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EA55 RYB

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,590 mi
Last recorded81,590 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 RYB
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 81,590 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 81,337 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 71,046 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 71,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 65,671 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 61,908 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 61,908 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 59,968 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 59,968 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,798 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,389 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Oct 2012 43,874 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 36,250 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread & nearside front tyre has wear on inner tread. Advise swap to rear & tracking.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 30,094 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 23,049 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 15,641 miles

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

Offside rear tyre on limit.

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 RYB is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA55 RYB, 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 RYB registered?

EA55 RYB is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is EA55 RYB safe to buy?

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