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EX55 VPJ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,666 mi
Last recorded41,666 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 VPJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 41,666 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 41,666 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 38,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 35,757 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 34,893 miles

near side rear tyre out of shape

off side front tyre cracking on the side walls and bald on the inner edge

slight damage off side front abs wire

slight engine noise

Pass 16 Sep 2013 31,953 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

Fail 16 Sep 2013 31,953 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 17 Sep 2012 28,130 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 28,130 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 24,773 miles

nearside mirror unit taped up

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2011 24,773 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside mirror unit taped up

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,940 miles

near side front tyre on 1,6mm

slight damage to off side front abs sensor

Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,519 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 17 Sep 2008 12,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,539 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 VPJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

EX55 VPJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 September 2005.

Is EX55 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 VPJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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