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EY55 OWE

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

63,709 mi
Last recorded63,709 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 OWE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 63,709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 60,986 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 58,269 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Bumper Slightly Damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2021 55,148 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Aug 2020 52,496 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 50,489 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 49,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 48,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 46,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 44,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread surface

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

Nearside Rear Tyre structure starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread surface

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 44,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread surface

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre structure starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread surface

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 41,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2013 38,743 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges of tread

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Aug 2013 38,743 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges of tread

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Aug 2012 37,677 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 34,870 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,064 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,756 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,074 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 OWE is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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