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EF54 AED

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,210 mi
Last recorded108,210 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 108,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 106,368 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 104,118 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 100,299 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 100,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 97,725 miles

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

corrosion to under body areas,suspension and braking components

Fail 24 Sep 2020 97,723 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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))

corrosion to under body areas,suspension and braking components

Pass 25 Sep 2019 95,812 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 95,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 92,214 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 92,203 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 87,404 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 87,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2016 83,068 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 83,068 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 78,723 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 78,723 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2014 74,291 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 69,758 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 69,758 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 65,407 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,920 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 51,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,857 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,907 miles

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

small lip on both front brake discs

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,248 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,236 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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EF54 AED is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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