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GK55 VFU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,612 mi
Last recorded87,612 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VFU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 87,612 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 82,887 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 82,887 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 73,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre has a bulge

Fail 25 Nov 2015 73,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre has a bulge

Pass 24 Nov 2014 64,946 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 57,961 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 50,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Nov 2012 50,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 44,644 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 40,156 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,564 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 25,512 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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GK55 VFU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GK55 VFU, 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 GK55 VFU registered?

GK55 VFU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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