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GK05 VOT

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,422 mi
Last recorded122,422 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 VOT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 122,422 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 121,974 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken off (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 107,148 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2016 106,898 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 102,511 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 97,375 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 97,355 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 80,628 miles

airbag warning staying on

battery insecure

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber incomplete

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2013 80,628 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

airbag warning staying on

battery insecure

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber incomplete

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2012 63,595 miles

airbag warning lamp staying on

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Feb 2012 63,408 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

airbag warning lamp staying on

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2011 45,795 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 30,231 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 30,231 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 28 Feb 2009 18,640 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 12,840 miles

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

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

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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GK05 VOT is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GK05 VOT, 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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GK05 VOT is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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