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EY55 OWV

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,711 mi
Last recorded137,711 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 137,711 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack knuckle joint has play.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal rubber anti slip worn.

Offside Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Fail 17 Jan 2022 137,711 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cuts in outer tread, also outer tread and inner tread worn smooth. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack knuckle joint has play.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal rubber anti slip worn.

Offside Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Pass 21 Jan 2021 122,620 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jan 2021 122,593 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) only just meets MOT requirements, no excessive play detected at steering wheel ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 103,329 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 103,324 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 95,950 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 95,927 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 84,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 84,698 miles

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

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

Offside 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 65,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 55,639 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 55,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,227 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 46,227 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,176 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Apr 2012 35,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 May 2011 25,431 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 22,690 miles

advise o/s/r tyre getting close to tread wear markers

Fail 5 May 2010 22,690 miles

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

advise o/s/r tyre getting close to tread wear markers

Pass 11 May 2009 20,417 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 OWV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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