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EJ55 HTC

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,073 mi
Last recorded123,073 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 HTC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 123,073 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 123,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

N/S/F TYRE LOW ON EDGES +O/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 20 Nov 2017 118,387 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 113,063 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 106,685 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,952 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 91,112 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 91,112 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 82,561 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 73,629 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 62,445 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,388 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 38,667 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 HTC is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HTC, 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 HTC is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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