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EY55 OVG

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,759 mi
Last recorded90,759 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 OVG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 90,759 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 78,267 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 78,213 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking metal brake pipe burst (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 60,022 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,436 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sub fram (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 53,337 miles

brake pipes greased

slight leak on exhaust

Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,059 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 49,059 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 44,701 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 40,135 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,563 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 30,823 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,450 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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EY55 OVG is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red 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 EY55 OVG, 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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EY55 OVG is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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