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EF55 CSO

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,320 mi
Last recorded113,320 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 CSO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 113,320 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 113,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2019 108,091 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 108,091 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 101,831 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 101,802 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 94,131 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 94,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 86,301 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 85,501 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 76,920 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 76,920 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 66,479 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 66,479 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,749 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 45,749 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 38,431 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 31,402 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 31,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 24,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,644 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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EF55 CSO is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EF55 CSO, 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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EF55 CSO is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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