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GP05 HLM

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,173 mi
Last recorded108,173 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 HLM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 108,173 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 108,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 104,692 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 104,654 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 100,555 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 100,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 94,618 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 94,618 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 86,954 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 86,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 80,481 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 76,614 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 71,643 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 65,986 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft joint needs attention slight misiting of oil

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 61,796 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 55,154 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 25 Aug 2015 46,811 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,010 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyre inner treads worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,641 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,459 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,116 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,075 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 23,302 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 18,216 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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GP05 HLM is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GP05 HLM, 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 GP05 HLM registered?

GP05 HLM is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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