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EF55 CUX

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,046 mi
Last recorded96,046 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 96,046 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 96,046 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 89,292 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 89,292 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 85,518 miles

Front exhaust flexi starting to break away

Front ns and os cv boots very badly perished

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside inner cv boot has slight leak of greese

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 85,518 miles

Front exhaust flexi starting to break away

Front ns and os cv boots very badly perished

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside inner cv boot has slight leak of greese

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 81,390 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 75,942 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,123 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 59,468 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 49,393 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Aug 2012 39,650 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,924 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,476 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,143 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 17,883 miles

Advise minor stone chips to windscreen.

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 CUX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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