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EX55 VSJ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,571 mi
Last recorded133,571 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 VSJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 133,571 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread

Pass 7 Oct 2019 128,926 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 128,926 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 122,821 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 122,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 119,386 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 115,344 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 110,790 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 110,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded feed from front to rear to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2015 107,536 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 106,262 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 94,769 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 83,694 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 83,497 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 71,777 miles

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

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Aug 2010 60,864 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,890 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,518 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 VSJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VSJ, 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 VSJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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