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HV55 GVJ

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,202 mi
Last recorded143,202 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 GVJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 143,202 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 143,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 139,519 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 139,518 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 115,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2012 92,527 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2011 70,622 miles

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

slight oil leak

tyres 2mm on innner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2011 47,440 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 47,439 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 40,441 miles

Air bag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 40,441 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,575 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,447 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 31,366 miles

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

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

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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HV55 GVJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HV55 GVJ, 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 HV55 GVJ registered?

HV55 GVJ is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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