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GL05 TZW

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,382 mi
Last recorded105,382 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 TZW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 105,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 105,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 97,296 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 91,207 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported center of vehicle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 May 2021 91,207 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible excessively de-laminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported center of vehicle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2020 85,380 miles

Rear car number plate discoloured

both front headlights are cloudy/yellow

brake pipes are rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2019 78,658 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 78,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 70,527 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 62,355 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 54,923 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly grabbing

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 54,923 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly grabbing

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

Pass 30 May 2015 47,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 May 2015 47,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 39,209 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 33,178 miles

NSF CV BOOT HAS A SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 8 Jun 2013 33,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

NSF CV BOOT HAS A SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 26 May 2012 26,588 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,255 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 18,100 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 13,279 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 9,028 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 9,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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GL05 TZW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GL05 TZW, 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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GL05 TZW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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