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EF54 EEU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,518 mi
Last recorded112,518 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 EEU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 112,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 112,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 108,208 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 108,208 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 103,220 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 103,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 95,984 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 95,984 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 88,978 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 83,155 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 79,984 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 75,667 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 71,656 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 64,110 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 64,110 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 53,216 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 53,216 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,463 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 25,496 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 EEU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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