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EX55 ONT

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,238 mi
Last recorded70,238 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 70,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front headlamp lenses tarnished

Fail 16 Feb 2022 70,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front headlamp lenses tarnished

Pass 19 Feb 2021 69,126 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 69,126 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 68,484 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 68,484 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 66,674 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 66,674 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center exhaust blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 65,228 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 65,228 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 63,338 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 63,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe blowwing (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure mounting broken (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2016 61,098 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 61,098 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear section of front to rear pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Feb 2015 57,674 miles

o/s/r brake pipe getting rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,057 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 53,054 miles

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

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

front exhaust pipe flexi deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,333 miles

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

front exhaust pipe flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2013 48,333 miles

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

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

front exhaust pipe flexi slightly deteriorated

nearside washer jet slightly blocked

Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,022 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 45,008 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,292 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2010 33,417 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 30,636 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,260 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 ONT is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ONT, 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 ONT registered?

EX55 ONT is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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