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MT05 EPU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

129,866 mi
Last recorded129,866 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 EPU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 129,866 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 129,865 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 124,159 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Dec 2022 124,159 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Dec 2021 119,040 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 115,374 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 115,354 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 106,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 99,086 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 91,764 miles

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 8 Jul 2017 91,764 miles

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

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jul 2016 82,731 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jul 2016 82,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jul 2015 75,737 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 75,737 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 65,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,428 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 56,395 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 56,395 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 47,879 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,720 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,073 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 17,677 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 17,677 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 25 Apr 2008 10,259 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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MT05 EPU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MT05 EPU, 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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MT05 EPU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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