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EX55 MVK

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

126,610 mi
Last recorded126,610 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 MVK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 126,610 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 105,094 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 85,079 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2022 85,079 miles

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

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 Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2021 72,462 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 58,515 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 50,168 miles

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

idle speed high

Fail 18 Nov 2019 50,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Cooling level low

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

idle speed high

Pass 16 Aug 2018 47,917 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 46,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2016 44,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 44,423 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 41,829 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 38,786 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,802 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 26,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre has slight wear on inner edge

osf tyre is worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2010 22,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are very slightly perished and osr has small cut in it

rear box joint corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,503 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,992 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 MVK is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EX55 MVK, 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 MVK is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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