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GX05 UPA

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,522 mi
Last recorded49,522 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 UPA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 49,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deterioration of lens, not adversely affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deterioration of lens, not adversely affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 49,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deterioration of lens, not adversely affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deterioration of lens, not adversely affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 47,551 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 47,551 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 45,184 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 May 2017 45,184 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 43,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 43,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 41,466 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2014 38,783 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 36,469 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 34,310 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 34,310 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,641 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 28,109 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 28,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 23,646 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 17,994 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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GX05 UPA is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UPA, 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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GX05 UPA is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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