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CV05 VPL

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,897 mi
Last recorded71,897 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 VPL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 71,897 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 68,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 61,946 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 61,942 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning light illuminated (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside parking brake performance extremely low

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 55,899 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 55,899 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 55,377 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2021 54,590 miles

rear axle corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2020 54,131 miles

back axle corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2019 53,300 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 52,556 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,176 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 47,875 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2016 47,875 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2015 42,298 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 36,699 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 31,042 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2012 25,693 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Feb 2012 25,448 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,920 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 14,431 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 10,481 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 8,664 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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CV05 VPL is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV05 VPL, 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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CV05 VPL is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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