CarVerify

Free Car Check

EX55 ONW

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,169 mi
Last recorded79,169 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 79,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened corner section slightly damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 78,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable broke off (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe offside box sections holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure innerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened corner section slightly damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 65,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer body deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2019 65,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber blade deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer body deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2018 53,272 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 42,498 miles

front nearside bodywork damaged

front offside tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 4 Feb 2016 39,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush small split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush small split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 38,146 miles

front nearside lower suspension arm rear bush small split

Pass 29 Jan 2014 34,493 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 34,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 32,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 28,553 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 24,051 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 21,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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
Full Hyundai Matrix reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EX55 ONW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ONW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX55 ONW?

You can check the full history of EX55 ONW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EX55 ONW registered?

EX55 ONW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is EX55 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 ONW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX55 ONW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EX55 ONW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.