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VK55 GZO

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,812 mi
Last recorded74,812 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 GZO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 74,812 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 74,804 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken at centre (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has low air

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,850 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,725 miles

slight blow from front joint on exhaust

Fail 4 Apr 2016 67,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall splitting 195/55/15 85v (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall splitting (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn & lipped

slight blow from front joint on exhaust

Pass 7 Apr 2015 61,543 miles

slight blow from exhaust joint

Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,236 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 49,219 miles

Exhaust system deteriated

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Apr 2013 49,219 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system deteriated

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 44,053 miles

Body damage N/S/R

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,053 miles

Body damage N/S/R

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,958 miles

Uneven rear tyre wear

Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,722 miles

front brake effort shows a 20% imbalance

Pass 21 Apr 2009 22,405 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight rust coating on front brake discs

Pass 24 Oct 2008 19,527 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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VK55 GZO is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VK55 GZO, 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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VK55 GZO is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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