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ET54 PVO

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,250 mi
Last recorded61,250 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 PVO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 61,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear crossmember corroding

Fail 12 Feb 2025 61,250 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broke (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning belt loose (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear crossmember corroding

Pass 6 Feb 2024 58,496 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 56,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 52,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 51,486 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 51,037 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 50,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 48,766 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 47,442 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 44,735 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 44,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 43,907 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 39,562 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 39,562 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 35,743 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 35,743 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 32,891 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 32,891 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

both front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 8 Feb 2011 29,204 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 21,381 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,272 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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ET54 PVO is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc 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 ET54 PVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET54 PVO registered?

ET54 PVO is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 2 February 2005.

Is ET54 PVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET54 PVO 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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