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EF54 ADV

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,794 mi
Last recorded70,794 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 ADV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 70,794 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 67,007 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 67,007 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 63,475 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 63,474 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2014 59,856 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 55,866 miles

unable to test rear seatbelts,seats are folded +full of tools

Fail 3 Dec 2013 55,866 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

unable to test rear seatbelts,seats are folded +full of tools

Pass 10 Dec 2012 50,427 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 45,333 miles

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Dec 2011 45,331 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2010 39,678 miles

advise front brake discs worn

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 31 Dec 2010 39,678 miles

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

advise front brake discs worn

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Dec 2009 31,888 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 24,979 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 24,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 18,374 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 18,374 miles

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

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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EF54 ADV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EF54 ADV, 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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EF54 ADV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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