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GV55 XLU

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,534 mi
Last recorded105,534 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 XLU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 105,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2022 105,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 102,370 miles

Central Rear Belt removed

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 102,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 98,868 miles

both rear wheel arches and sills corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall very perished

Fail 4 Jun 2020 98,868 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

both rear wheel arches and sills corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall very perished

Pass 14 May 2019 98,208 miles

corrosion to o/s outer sill

Fail 14 May 2019 98,208 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 4 May 2018 96,416 miles

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

corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 23 May 2017 94,625 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 23 May 2017 94,625 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

rear section of exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 91,313 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

boyh rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2015 87,552 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 87,448 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 83,547 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,673 miles

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2012 59,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 59,925 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,094 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 43,189 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 43,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,179 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 29,816 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 29,802 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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GV55 XLU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV55 XLU, 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 GV55 XLU registered?

GV55 XLU is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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