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EK55 OUF

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,109 mi
Last recorded71,109 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 OUF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 71,109 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre could not inspect 100% as brake seized

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 71,109 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre could not inspect 100% as brake seized

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 68,248 miles

Engine covers/undertrays/tested wet

Engine oil needs topping up

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre flatish

Oil warning light flickering in dash

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 68,248 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers/undertrays/tested wet

Engine oil needs topping up

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre flatish

Oil warning light flickering in dash

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 62,372 miles

play in nearside front inner rack arm

Fail 23 Sep 2015 62,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

play in nearside front inner rack arm

Pass 28 Aug 2014 56,274 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 56,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,427 miles

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

both cv gaitors weeping slightly at rear clip

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 28 Aug 2013 52,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both cv gaitors weeping slightly at rear clip

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Sep 2012 191,283 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,705 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 45,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front inner brake pads appear low.....

Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,080 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 42,080 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both cv gaitors slightly weeping grease at end clips

Pass 23 Sep 2009 37,536 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 37,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,853 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 OUF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 EK55 OUF, 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 OUF is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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