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EJ55 HTA

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,127 mi
Last recorded90,127 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 HTA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 90,127 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front cv boots deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2017 88,536 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 88,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Speed limiter insecure Throttle sticking on (6.5.B.1)

registration plate missing Number plates not displayed in correct position (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 86,205 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 86,205 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 76,053 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 76,053 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 67,491 miles

Air bag light on

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 67,491 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 3 Jan 2013 60,338 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 60,338 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 52,682 miles

o/s/r tyre on 3mm.

n/s/r tyre on 2mm.

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 46,535 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 32,758 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 19,711 miles

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

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

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 HTA is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ55 HTA, 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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EJ55 HTA is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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