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EG05 LME

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,880 mi
Last recorded70,880 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,880 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 70,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring cracked (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 60,229 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 60,223 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 60,182 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion subfram (6.1.C.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 60,016 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front lower cross member rusted

Pass 13 Aug 2016 57,571 miles

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2016 57,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 54,276 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,746 miles

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

rear exhaust box mounting bracket rusted

Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,871 miles

rear exhust corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2012 45,521 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 45,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,390 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,304 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 36,302 miles

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

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

front disks lipped.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 25,989 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,374 miles

front discs surfaced coroded slightly

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 LME is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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