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DV05 GAU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,907 mi
Last recorded108,907 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 GAU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 108,907 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 105,021 miles

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 48,951 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel fading away (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure and blowing middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded next to chasis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to chasis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 103,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion on suspension components.

slight corrosion to offside lower arch.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 103,190 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 93,752 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 93,747 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 84,643 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes, corroded where the pipe goes through the body (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joining clamp (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,476 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 68,471 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 60,221 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 60,068 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,612 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,282 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,218 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,516 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 26,443 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,483 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 21,483 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)

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

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

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

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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DV05 GAU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DV05 GAU, 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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DV05 GAU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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