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EG05 MUA

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,444 mi
Last recorded77,444 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 MUA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 77,444 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2020 77,416 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 74,160 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 74,160 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 71,676 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 71,676 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 67,650 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 67,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 64,225 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn.

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

Offside Front Slight play in steering arm.

Slight bind on both rear wheels.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 60,968 miles

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

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

passenger wiper blade split.

Fail 5 Aug 2015 60,845 miles

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

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

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

passenger wiper blade split.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 57,079 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 52,829 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,463 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,190 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 38,190 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 33,211 miles

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN N/S.....

Fail 19 Jul 2010 33,211 miles

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

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN N/S.....

Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,127 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,452 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 MUA is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MUA, 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 MUA is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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