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EJ55 EYK

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,826 mi
Last recorded110,826 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 EYK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 110,826 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 108,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2025 108,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2024 105,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 105,558 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 100,399 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 100,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 95,768 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 95,768 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 94,408 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 91,780 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 89,852 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 87,961 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 85,485 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 82,693 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 79,661 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 74,432 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 74,432 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 58,328 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 58,328 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 37,258 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 21,203 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 16,894 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 12,868 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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EJ55 EYK is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EJ55 EYK, 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 EJ55 EYK registered?

EJ55 EYK is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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