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LX05 YCE

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,535 mi
Last recorded160,535 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 YCE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 160,535 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 155,164 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 150,609 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 145,671 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 145,671 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 148,854 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 148,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 137,541 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 137,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 128,857 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 128,857 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 111,501 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 91,847 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,593 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 66,890 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,695 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,281 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,873 miles

O/S/F seat belt can be difficult to pull out

Fail 4 Mar 2011 40,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F seat belt can be difficult to pull out

Wipers splitting

Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,853 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,778 miles

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)

Offside front tyre tread on 1.6mm

Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,823 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 YCE is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LX05 YCE, 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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LX05 YCE is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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