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EX55 VST

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,945 mi
Last recorded90,945 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 VST
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 90,945 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 87,803 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 84,193 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slight wear

Fail 16 Feb 2017 84,193 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pedal rubber slight wear

Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,715 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 73,301 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 73,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,362 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 68,362 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 62,226 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,141 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 48,977 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,809 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 34,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads low

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 VST is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VST, 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 VST registered?

EX55 VST is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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The MOT history for EX55 VST shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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