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EN54 CXL

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,358 mi
Last recorded59,358 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 59,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 58,796 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 57,751 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 56,550 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 55,337 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 54,082 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 52,102 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 52,102 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 50,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 50,161 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 48,413 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 46,333 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 46,333 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 44,516 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s screen wash off target

rear centre seat belt lazy to retract

Pass 31 Dec 2013 41,682 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 37,915 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are going bald,tracking needs to be resolved

the headlamp aim is just above the min requirement

Pass 22 Dec 2011 34,611 miles

nearside and offside front drive shaft gatiors slightly leaking grease at ends but not spilt

Pass 2 Jan 2011 30,138 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 25,696 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

rear number plate delaminating (dirt ingress)

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Dec 2009 25,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs lipped

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

rear number plate delaminating (dirt ingress)

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Dec 2008 22,049 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 17,457 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 17,457 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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EN54 CXL is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc 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 EN54 CXL, 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 EN54 CXL registered?

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

Is EN54 CXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN54 CXL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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