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EK55 NHO

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,231 mi
Last recorded78,231 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 NHO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 78,231 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2025 75,228 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 73,556 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 73,523 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 72,325 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage behind engine (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front brake disc heat shield corroded

Offside Rear Inner exhaust joint corroded

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 70,439 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake disc heat shield corroded

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner exhaust joint corroded

Offside Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage behind engine (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil level too high

Pass 21 May 2021 69,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage behind engine (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner exhaust joint corroded

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 May 2021 69,589 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near side and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage behind engine (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner exhaust joint corroded

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 68,901 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 66,022 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 62,610 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 62,608 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 58,658 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 53,687 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)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 53,687 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 13 Feb 2015 51,344 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 44,343 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 41,413 miles

Exhaust minor corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,727 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 28,672 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 21,256 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,651 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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EK55 NHO is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EK55 NHO, 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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EK55 NHO is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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