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EF54 EEB

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,547 mi
Last recorded128,547 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 EEB
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 128,547 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Sep 2016 128,542 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside 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 main to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 126,144 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Pass 1 Oct 2014 105,153 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 105,153 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 85,700 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 85,700 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 71,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2012 70,972 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,171 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 41,444 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 41,444 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 33,910 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 27,346 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 27,346 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 EEB is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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