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EG05 MUU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,075 mi
Last recorded70,075 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,075 miles

Childseat fitted. Spare tyre defective.

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight wear in n/s steering rack. O/S/R tyre wearing on outer tread area.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 64,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 64,973 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 60,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passenger side front tyre spliting

Pass 8 Aug 2012 54,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag lamp illuminated

Fail 8 Aug 2012 54,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag lamp illuminated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Aug 2011 48,957 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,957 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,731 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 27 Aug 2009 31,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Aug 2008 23,356 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 MUU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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