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EK05 TMU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

76,273 mi
Last recorded76,273 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 TMU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 76,273 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 76,251 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,115 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 68,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure lock nut from behind track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has puncture.

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edges.

Offside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Fail 1 Jun 2016 67,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 55,115 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

nearside rear tyre bald at inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,647 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 41,647 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 41,529 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Brake pedal rubber well worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside side light dim.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust shoes and check condition of drums and wheel cylinders.

Pass 18 May 2012 32,099 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 32,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 21,940 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,710 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 20,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,143 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 13,006 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,006 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 TMU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 TMU, 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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What year was EK05 TMU registered?

EK05 TMU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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