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EX55 NBE

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

60,563 mi
Last recorded60,563 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 NBE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 60,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2025 55,170 miles

surface corrosion to underside and suspension

Fail 4 Aug 2025 55,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion to underside and suspension

Pass 13 Jul 2024 52,216 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 49,378 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 46,714 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 42,482 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 40,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 39,768 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

middle to rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 39,209 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 38,539 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 37,254 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 35,853 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,993 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 31,288 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,258 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,011 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,015 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,137 miles

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

Tracking needs checking/adjusting due to uneven tyre wear.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 15,673 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 NBE is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NBE, 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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What year was EX55 NBE registered?

EX55 NBE is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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