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EJ05 LVP

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,561 mi
Last recorded93,561 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 LVP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 93,561 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 87,129 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 80,519 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 73,493 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 65,017 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 63,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 61,959 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 61,959 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 60,312 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 60,311 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 58,435 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 58,429 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 56,491 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 56,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 54,222 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 51,823 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 48,537 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 45,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 42,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,627 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 37,627 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,227 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 22,617 miles

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

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 LVP is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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