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GP55 KXV

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,134 mi
Last recorded48,134 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 KXV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 48,134 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 48,133 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 47,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 46,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 46,889 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 46,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 45,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 44,988 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 44,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 43,313 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 42,171 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 42,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 40,936 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise wiper performance deteriorating

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 40,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise wiper performance deteriorating

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 40,217 miles

advise nsf and both rear tyres heavily perished

advise rear brakes noisy in operation

advise slight play in drop links and rear anti roll bar mounts

advise surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 24 Nov 2015 40,217 miles

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

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

advise nsf and both rear tyres heavily perished

advise rear brakes noisy in operation

advise slight play in drop links and rear anti roll bar mounts

advise surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 5 Dec 2014 39,194 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Nov 2013 38,191 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 37,406 miles

all brake pipes corroded

slight play fron nsf innmer rack joint area

Pass 21 Nov 2011 36,760 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 34,174 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside front seatbelt slightly fraying

slight misting of oil around the steering rack

tyres slightly perished but not to the cords

Fail 5 Jan 2011 34,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front brake disc badly pitted but not weakened the disc

offside front seatbelt slightly fraying

slight misting of oil around the steering rack

tyres slightly perished but not to the cords

Pass 6 Jan 2010 26,580 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight misting of oil around the steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2008 19,553 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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GP55 KXV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP55 KXV, 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 GP55 KXV registered?

GP55 KXV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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