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EO55 VUL

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,329 mi
Last recorded75,329 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 75,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 75,317 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 64,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 64,194 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 54,049 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short one to the wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the brakehose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 54,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint seal (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut fractured broken away from top bearing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short one to the wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the brakehose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,960 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 44,840 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 44,840 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 39,613 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2012 35,452 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,270 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,553 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,562 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 17,952 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 VUL 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 73.3%.

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 EO55 VUL, 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 VUL is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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