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FY05 GBU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,956 mi
Last recorded77,956 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 GBU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 77,956 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 69,954 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 67,463 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 67,463 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 63,726 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 63,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 59,776 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 55,927 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 52,289 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 52,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,333 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,552 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 45,552 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,198 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,771 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 37,771 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 GBU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GBU, 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 FY05 GBU registered?

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

Is FY05 GBU safe to buy?

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