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EG05 MTE

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,110 mi
Last recorded83,110 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 83,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 22 Aug 2017 79,133 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 78,746 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 74,974 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 70,116 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 64,915 miles

signs of coolant at radiator

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle in several places

Pass 12 Aug 2013 59,538 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 59,537 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 53,991 miles

offside front cv boot slightly leaking grease

Fail 1 Aug 2012 53,986 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside front cv boot slightly leaking grease

Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,552 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 43,686 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 38,305 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 31,251 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n s r tyre out of shape

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 MTE 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 MTE, 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 MTE registered?

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

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