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EG05 LKE

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,482 mi
Last recorded76,482 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 LKE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 76,482 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 76,482 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 70,526 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 70,522 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 68,942 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 68,935 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2021 67,167 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 67,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 65,491 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 63,198 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 60,691 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 57,448 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,734 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 51,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,521 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 43,800 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 41,121 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,053 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 33,537 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 28,575 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 22,179 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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EG05 LKE is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EG05 LKE, 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 EG05 LKE registered?

EG05 LKE is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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