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EO05 SFY

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,716 mi
Last recorded89,716 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 SFY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 89,716 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2022 89,716 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2021 88,190 miles

Front both head lights will need polishing soon

Offside Rear tyre is lightly perish

Fail 1 Jun 2021 88,189 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished so far cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 80,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 May 2015 74,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES ARE SCRUBBED ON OUTER WALLS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS BADLY AGE CRACKED

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 73,798 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES HAVE OUTER WALLS SCRUBBED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS BADLY AGE CRACKED

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 66,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,967 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 62,908 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 61,700 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 57,136 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)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,764 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 39,830 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 39,830 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,667 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 SFY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO05 SFY, 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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EO05 SFY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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