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FY05 GAO

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,365 mi
Last recorded95,365 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 GAO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 95,365 miles

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 30 Jan 2017 95,364 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 24 Mar 2016 90,493 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak

screen slight damage

Fail 23 Mar 2016 90,493 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount detached (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak

screen slight damage

Pass 24 Mar 2015 83,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 83,958 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wear to outer edges of both rear tyres

Fail 10 Mar 2014 77,917 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wear to outer edges of both rear tyres

Pass 21 Feb 2013 70,196 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 70,188 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 62,955 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,348 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 53,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,663 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 44,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 32,562 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,482 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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FY05 GAO is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FY05 GAO, 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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FY05 GAO is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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