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EA05 VGR

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,419 mi
Last recorded127,419 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 VGR
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 127,419 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 118,465 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 98,907 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 78,899 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 78,897 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 65,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 65,099 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,268 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 57,260 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 54,822 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,954 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 49,611 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 46,974 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 46,974 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 43,931 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 39,690 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 34,710 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 29,771 miles

Airbag light is on

Nearside Rear 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 27 May 2009 29,771 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Airbag light is on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 17 Apr 2008 20,090 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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EA05 VGR is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol 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 EA05 VGR, 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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EA05 VGR is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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