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EF55 XXK

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,020 mi
Last recorded29,020 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 XXK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 29,020 miles

Bonnet hinges stiff to open

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2005 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & old 2005 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both old 2010 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 29,010 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Bonnet hinges stiff to open

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2005 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & old 2005 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both old 2010 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 28,061 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 27,854 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 27,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 27,245 miles

O/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2016 27,207 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 26,964 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 26,702 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,420 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,087 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 25,445 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 24,725 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 24,693 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight noise when brakes applied can only see outer pads on test workshop time required

Pass 2 Jul 2009 23,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

air bag light on

Fail 1 Jul 2009 23,636 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 21,969 miles

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

s.r.s. air bag light is on

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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EF55 XXK is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EF55 XXK, 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 EF55 XXK registered?

EF55 XXK is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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