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ET54 UUV

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,264 mi
Last recorded111,264 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 111,264 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 111,258 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 105,862 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 104,595 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 104,595 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 96,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 96,641 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 95,960 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 91,851 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 88,352 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle

Fail 7 Sep 2017 88,352 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2016 85,139 miles

Slight surface corrosion to some components of under vehicle and pipes

Slight weep of grease on cv gaiters

Fail 15 Aug 2016 85,093 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight surface corrosion to some components of under vehicle and pipes

Slight weep of grease on cv gaiters

Pass 13 Aug 2015 82,098 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 82,040 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,703 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 75,523 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 72,096 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 68,064 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 68,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,283 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 45,283 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 35,356 miles

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

nearside rear tyre low on edges

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 UUV 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 69.6%.

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 ET54 UUV, 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 ET54 UUV registered?

ET54 UUV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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