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EX55 OMZ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,592 mi
Last recorded86,592 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 OMZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 86,592 miles

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

Nearside Front slight noise

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

front of vehicle damaged

full exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2020 86,589 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

front of vehicle damaged

full exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2019 77,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front bumper damaged but not insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2019 77,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front bumper damaged but not insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2018 71,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

exh flexie broken but not blowing

Fail 23 Oct 2018 71,836 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

exh flexie broken but not blowing

Pass 24 Oct 2017 67,756 miles

N/S track rod end slight play

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front pads low

slight fluctuation front brakes

Fail 24 Oct 2017 67,756 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S track rod end slight play

front pads low

slight fluctuation front brakes

Pass 27 Oct 2016 63,014 miles

slight distortion rear tyres

Pass 22 Oct 2015 55,880 miles

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 54,770 miles

advice tracking check

both front tyres on 2mm and worn on inner edges 185/55r15v

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 3 Dec 2013 50,506 miles

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

osr tyre punctured

Pass 6 Dec 2012 46,792 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 41,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 41,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 36,081 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 36,051 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 30,228 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 30,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,736 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 OMZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OMZ, 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 OMZ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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