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FH05 GCY

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,304 mi
Last recorded84,304 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 GCY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2015 84,304 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all road springs corroding

oil leaks

osr brake pipe corroding

power steering pipes corroding and slight damp

slight corroding on front discs

Pass 30 May 2015 84,304 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all road springs corroding

oil leaks

osr brake pipe corroding

power steering pipes corroding and slight damp

slight corroding on front discs

Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,995 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyre are wearing on outter edges

offside wing mirrow is damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2014 73,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyre are wearing on outter edges

offside wing mirrow is damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,493 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 11 Jun 2013 62,482 miles

Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,107 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,636 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 27,760 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 21,125 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 20,511 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 15,964 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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FH05 GCY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH05 GCY, 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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FH05 GCY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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