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EY55 OVL

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

90,533 mi
Last recorded90,533 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2015 90,533 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle outer handle broken (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint suspension link rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside engine oil low

Offside offside rear tyre tread wearing low

bad oil leak from gearbox

both front c/v outer boot starting to perish

engine rattles badley

exhaust front pipe in poor condition

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

nearside head lamp in poor condition

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight roughness offside rear hub

Pass 25 Nov 2014 80,172 miles

oil leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside mirror glass loose

Fail 25 Nov 2014 80,172 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside mirror glass loose

offside front side light dim

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 71,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

bad oil leaks

n/s door mirror glass tapped up

n/s/f tyre just legal

rear no plate coming unstuck

slight play in n/s and o/s front suspension link rods

tread wearing low on o/s/r tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2013 71,246 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

bad oil leaks

n/s door mirror glass tapped up

n/s/f tyre just legal

rear no plate coming unstuck

slight play in n/s and o/s front suspension link rods

tread wearing low on o/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Nov 2012 62,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 62,760 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 54,458 miles

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

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

accident damage to rear

air bag light on

brake pedal spongy

engine oil leaks

Pass 1 Dec 2011 54,458 miles

accident damage to rear

air bag light on

brake pedal spongy

engine oil leaks

Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,097 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 46,097 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 89,252 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,997 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 OVL is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 EY55 OVL, 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 OVL is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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