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EG05 MMX

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

220,550 mi
Last recorded220,550 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 220,550 miles

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

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 2018 220,550 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 217,953 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Fail 5 Jul 2017 217,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 28 Jul 2016 215,909 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 213,163 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 209,318 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 202,422 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 202,422 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 198,373 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 186,582 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 140,016 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 100,074 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 62,546 miles

Offside & nearside front wiper blades split.

Offside Rear 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 MMX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MMX, 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 MMX registered?

EG05 MMX is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 22 August 2005.

Is EG05 MMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG05 MMX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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