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EN54 VKU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,532 mi
Last recorded89,532 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 VKU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 89,532 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 76,533 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 72,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn unevenly/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front OS front strut top mount noisy

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

Tailgate won't open

Fail 31 Jul 2019 72,608 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn unevenly/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front OS front strut top mount noisy

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

Tailgate won't open

Pass 7 Aug 2018 68,029 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 66,389 miles

General corrosion underneath

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 66,379 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both very corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

General corrosion underneath

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 64,709 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

rear wiper blade worn to excess

Fail 26 Jul 2016 64,690 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on edges also starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

rear wiper blade worn to excess

Pass 23 Jul 2015 61,196 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear wiper blade worn to excess

Fail 13 Jul 2015 61,076 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear wiper blade worn to excess

Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear wiper blade worn to excess

Fail 19 Aug 2014 56,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear wiper blade worn to excess

Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,879 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 51,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Aug 2012 46,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 46,322 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,440 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 39,440 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 31,073 miles

Nearside rear tyre on the limit

Pass 7 Aug 2009 22,672 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 22,672 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 12,985 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 12,985 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 12,050 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 VKU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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