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EY55 WLK

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,497 mi
Last recorded88,497 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2023 88,497 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (3x separate areas marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 87,435 miles

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

O/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 85,922 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 85,027 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 77,787 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 66,525 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 55,510 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 55,510 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2016 43,822 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,523 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 34,153 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 34,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,117 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,245 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,432 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,685 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,963 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 19,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,272 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 WLK is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WLK, 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 WLK is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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