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EA55 RYG

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,905 mi
Last recorded106,905 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 106,905 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 97,921 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 97,921 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 89,200 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 79,604 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Nov 2012 79,604 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Dec 2011 71,422 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 62,937 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 55,790 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 45,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 45,823 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 RYG is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RYG, 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 RYG registered?

EA55 RYG is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is EA55 RYG safe to buy?

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