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GU05 XSR

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,385 mi
Last recorded104,385 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 XSR
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 104,385 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 104,385 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 100,882 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 97,803 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Feb 2020 97,803 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 91,898 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 91,896 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 86,135 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 86,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 80,951 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 74,424 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 74,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 67,633 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE EDGES WORN

O/S/F TYRE EDGES WORN

O/S/R TYRE LOW TREAD

fuel release hard to use

Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,256 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 61,256 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,410 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 48,847 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,394 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on egde

Pass 16 Feb 2010 36,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to o/s/r light lens corner

Pass 12 Feb 2009 29,590 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

damage to o/s/rear quater panel

o/s/rear light unit slightly damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,856 miles

n/s drive shaft gaiter slightly damp

Fail 21 Feb 2008 21,851 miles

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

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

n/s drive shaft gaiter slightly damp

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner egde close to limit

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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GU05 XSR is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GU05 XSR, 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 GU05 XSR registered?

GU05 XSR is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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