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EY55 OVR

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,789 mi
Last recorded77,789 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 OVR
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2016 77,789 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack arm slight play

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 77,767 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to w/cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to w/cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 73,513 miles

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

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

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

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

baby seat fitted

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2015 73,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

baby seat fitted

both side indicators going white

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

front wipers split

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2014 66,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 66,104 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 63,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Sep 2013 63,416 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2011 53,511 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,179 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,324 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 30,161 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 OVR is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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