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EG05 MRV

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

100,246 mi
Last recorded100,246 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 100,246 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 100,246 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective faded (both) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 92,871 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlamps faded

offside rear outer sill corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2023 83,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamps faded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 74,467 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 60,330 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 59,612 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 58,547 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,220 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 54,344 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread. Advise swap to rear.

Tracking required if has not recently been done.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 50,922 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 48,014 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,687 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 37,580 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 33,176 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,996 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,840 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 23,779 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,484 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 MRV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

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

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