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EF55 CUJ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,649 mi
Last recorded86,649 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 86,649 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 86,642 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 81,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 76,442 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 71,420 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,544 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 65,544 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 49,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing off on inner edges

slight exhaust blow and deterioration at exhaust flexy section

Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,964 miles

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

front number plate cracked around fixing

off side front lower arm rear bush starting to debond

Pass 20 Jan 2012 35,901 miles

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

front number plate cracked slighty around fixing

Pass 7 Jan 2011 27,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2010 19,066 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 11,173 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 10,863 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 CUJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CUJ, 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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What year was EF55 CUJ registered?

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

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