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EY55 OVX

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,410 mi
Last recorded145,410 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 145,410 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 145,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 127,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 120,175 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 120,175 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 111,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 111,314 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 95,056 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 81,102 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 64,916 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 64,916 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,362 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 OVX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OVX, 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 EY55 OVX registered?

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

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