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VE05 EKO

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,215 mi
Last recorded66,215 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 EKO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 66,215 miles

Drivers door handle damaged

Front brake pads wearing low

Front tyres wearing uneven

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 55,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,868 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

clutch worn

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,182 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,824 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

air bag light on

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,984 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 27,984 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

air bag light on

Fail 12 Sep 2009 20,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 20,393 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 12,978 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 12,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 12,290 miles

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

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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VE05 EKO is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VE05 EKO, 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 VE05 EKO registered?

VE05 EKO is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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