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GX05 UCW

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,801 mi
Last recorded61,801 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 UCW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2018 61,801 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 57,513 miles

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

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

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

centre to rear exhaust join corroded and poor condition

front exhaust pipe flexi poor condition

Fail 7 Aug 2017 57,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

centre to rear exhaust join corroded and poor condition

front exhaust pipe flexi poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2016 54,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2015 50,355 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2014 46,095 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Jul 2014 46,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2013 43,048 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust join corroded and poor condition

offside rear tyre tread cracked and worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Fail 1 Aug 2013 43,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

centre and rear exhaust join corroded and poor condition

offside rear tyre tread cracked and worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Pass 20 Jul 2012 39,468 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,607 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 33,461 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 26,876 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,280 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 24,174 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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GX05 UCW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GX05 UCW, 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 GX05 UCW registered?

GX05 UCW is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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