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EO05 LFB

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,673 mi
Last recorded75,673 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 LFB
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,673 miles

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Fail 28 Jul 2015 75,673 miles

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

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

eml on dash

Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,717 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 65,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

1.5lt of oil added to engine to allow test to proceed.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres are worn unevenly on their inner edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside front CV boot leaking grease.

Offside rear tyre is starting to split between the treads.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,907 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 55,905 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 48,185 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 46,185 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 40,916 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 25,595 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 20,240 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 16,138 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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EO05 LFB is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO05 LFB, 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 EO05 LFB registered?

EO05 LFB is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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