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EJ54 MHV

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,873 mi
Last recorded63,873 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 MHV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2019 63,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 60,549 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 58,098 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 56,817 miles

both headlights starting to fade

Pass 7 Nov 2014 48,841 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 44,757 miles

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

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

both front brakes slightly binding on

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2012 39,569 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 32,466 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 22,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 22,289 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 188,413 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 8,348 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 7,848 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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EJ54 MHV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EJ54 MHV, 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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EJ54 MHV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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