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EX55 LEU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,647 mi
Last recorded79,647 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 LEU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 79,647 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 79,619 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 74,403 miles

ALL TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 74,403 miles

ALL TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 67,629 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,762 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe broken and has slight blow when exhaust wobbled

Some wear/play in offside track rod end and cover a little loose

Pass 30 Aug 2013 54,748 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,253 miles

air bag warning light on

both front inner tir rods slight play

middle and rear exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 23 Aug 2012 49,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

air bag warning light on

both front inner tir rods slight play

middle and rear exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,232 miles

both front inner tie rods slight play

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

n/s/f tyre worn bold inner edge

n/s/f wiper blade slightly loose but secure

Pass 17 Aug 2010 36,391 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in n/s end of rack

Fail 17 Aug 2010 36,391 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in n/s end of rack

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,623 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 24,459 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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EX55 LEU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX55 LEU, 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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EX55 LEU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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