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MJ55 GCO

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,173 mi
Last recorded88,173 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 GCO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 88,173 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 84,399 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 80,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 77,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 72,754 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 72,754 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 59,446 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 59,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 45,891 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 30,524 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 30,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 16,060 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 16,060 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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MJ55 GCO is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MJ55 GCO, 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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MJ55 GCO is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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