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EO55 EOW

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,812 mi
Last recorded95,812 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 EOW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2025 95,812 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre size 195/55x15

Pass 19 Jul 2024 91,877 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 85,525 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 79,721 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 79,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOPPED UP WASHER FLUID (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 75,483 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 72,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 67,646 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 62,767 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 58,128 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 53,070 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,849 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 42,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,207 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,734 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 14 Sep 2011 33,064 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 26,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,857 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,805 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,474 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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EO55 EOW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO55 EOW, 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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EO55 EOW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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