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LX05 YBY

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,248 mi
Last recorded140,248 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 YBY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 140,248 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 137,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 137,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 135,238 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 130,836 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 126,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2017 120,807 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 115,891 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 107,480 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 95,467 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly split

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both outer cv boots perished

Pass 13 Mar 2013 81,726 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,814 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 67,765 miles

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

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

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) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,328 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres are wearing low on inner edges.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 55,328 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)

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres are wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 13 Mar 2010 41,342 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2010 41,342 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,746 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 15,707 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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LX05 YBY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LX05 YBY, 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 LX05 YBY registered?

LX05 YBY is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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