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EX55 TKJ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,585 mi
Last recorded110,585 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 110,585 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 102,006 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 95,979 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 95,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 87,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear tail gate handle seized

wipers streaky

Fail 21 Mar 2017 87,523 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear tail gate handle seized

wipers streaky

Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,641 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 83,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 79,599 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 79,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 72,974 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 72,974 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 71,502 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

air bag MIL is on

Pass 23 Feb 2013 71,502 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

air bag MIL is on

Pass 16 Feb 2012 67,293 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 57,632 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,075 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 47,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 34,327 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 TKJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ registered?

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

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