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EJ05 BBE

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

129,999 mi
Last recorded129,999 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 BBE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 129,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 129,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 123,693 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi pipe deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 120,365 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sump heavily corroded.

Fail 15 Nov 2022 120,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sump heavily corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2021 110,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer CV gaitor slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Wipers smearing

Pass 4 Dec 2020 104,201 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 102,527 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 102,527 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 96,653 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 89,301 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2018 89,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Side repeater incorrect colour o/s + n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 80,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing out of shape 205/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,694 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,794 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 63,037 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 58,098 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,041 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 48,234 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,033 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,599 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,340 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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EJ05 BBE is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EJ05 BBE, 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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EJ05 BBE is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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