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EK05 RUC

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,465 mi
Last recorded109,465 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 RUC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2021 109,465 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Front Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 105,168 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 101,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside rear door moulding missing

Fail 23 Apr 2019 101,508 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside rear door moulding missing

Pass 24 Apr 2018 96,410 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 88,001 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 87,984 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 81,710 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - 205/50 r16 87w (4.1.E.1)

both front inner wishbone bushes splitting

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine cover fitted

front exhaust flexi pipe breaking up

impact damage to rear boot/floor pan

n/s/f wiper splitting

rear wiper splitting

Fail 25 Apr 2016 81,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - 205/50 r16 87w (4.1.E.1)

both front inner wishbone bushes splitting

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine cover fitted

front exhaust flexi pipe breaking up

impact damage to rear boot/floor pan

n/s/f wiper splitting

rear wiper splitting

Pass 15 Apr 2015 73,558 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 73,475 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,910 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 67,873 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,680 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 61,676 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 50,258 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Near side outer cv boot weeping grease.

Outer cv boots perished.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,941 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 32,444 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 26,344 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

N/S c.v gaiter weeping grease.

Fail 14 Apr 2009 26,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front wiper blades smeary.

N/S c.v gaiter weeping grease.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 18,243 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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EK05 RUC is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EK05 RUC, 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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EK05 RUC is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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