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EA05 ZLU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,792 mi
Last recorded103,792 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 103,792 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 95,901 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 90,360 miles

All rear metal brake pipes corroded

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

From lower cross member damaged

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside front bumper damaged

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

Play in nearside front inner rack arm

Rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2020 90,360 miles

All rear metal brake pipes corroded

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

From lower cross member damaged

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside front bumper damaged

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

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

Play in nearside front inner rack arm

Rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 86,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 86,109 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 76,073 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 70,948 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 66,443 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,060 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 55,785 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 49,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 42,453 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 34,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 24,512 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 17,962 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 9,564 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 ZLU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZLU, 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 ZLU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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