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EA55 XCY

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,661 mi
Last recorded116,661 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 116,661 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 111,472 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 107,765 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 104,767 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 102,573 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 102,573 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 97,911 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 97,911 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 93,253 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 93,253 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 88,819 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 85,079 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 85,079 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 80,216 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 80,216 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 75,336 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 69,889 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 65,883 miles

Front washers weak

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 58,339 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres are slightly worn on the inner edges.

Fail 6 Dec 2010 58,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres are slightly worn on the inner edges.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 48,886 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,369 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 XCY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 XCY, 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 XCY registered?

EA55 XCY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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