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EN54 CEY

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

119,332 mi
Last recorded119,332 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 CEY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 119,332 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both polish (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 116,743 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both polish (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 114,449 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 111,651 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 111,651 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 108,152 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 104,946 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 104,946 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 102,481 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 102,481 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 99,114 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 99,114 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 95,727 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 95,727 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 94,014 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 94,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 93,352 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyre edges worn

Pass 19 Dec 2014 90,821 miles

NSR AND OSF TYRE EDGES WORN

Fail 17 Dec 2013 89,254 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE DEVOID OF TREAD

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 89,254 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE DEVOID OF TREAD

Pass 12 Dec 2012 87,937 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 87,937 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 85,782 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 82,026 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 82,026 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 77,272 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 67,677 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 50,156 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 50,156 miles

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

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
Full Hyundai Matrix reliability report

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EN54 CEY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EN54 CEY, 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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EN54 CEY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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