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EG05 MLV

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,768 mi
Last recorded71,768 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 MLV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 71,768 miles

Engine cover fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 71,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 58,000 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 58,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 56,464 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2016 54,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre split on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2015 51,269 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Cuts in outer sidewall of the nearside front tyre, but not deep

Fail 13 Jul 2015 51,269 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Cuts in outer sidewall of the nearside front tyre, but not deep

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,130 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 44,554 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,537 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2011 37,584 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,476 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,456 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 26,163 miles

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

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 MLV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MLV, 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 MLV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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