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VU55 EEJ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,234 mi
Last recorded88,234 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 EEJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 88,234 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 86,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 82,279 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 80,985 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 80,233 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Sep 2019 80,224 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 78,261 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 78,261 miles

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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 75,737 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 75,737 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 72,455 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,235 miles

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

front brake discs pitted and corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 63,181 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,871 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,376 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 50,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,524 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 36,467 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,401 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,107 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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VU55 EEJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU55 EEJ, 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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VU55 EEJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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