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VN05 JJL

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,558 mi
Last recorded83,558 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 JJL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 83,558 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 81,645 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 80,064 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 77,686 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 77,649 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 77,554 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 77,554 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 76,461 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 76,459 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,579 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,694 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 72,694 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 70,525 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 68,274 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 65,737 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 64,152 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly out of shape inner edge, Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 22 Jun 2013 64,152 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre slightly out of shape inner edge, Rear wiper blade split.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 62,204 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,774 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,753 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 38,297 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 38,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 28,646 miles

front wiper blades smearing screen

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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VN05 JJL is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc 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 VN05 JJL, 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 VN05 JJL registered?

VN05 JJL is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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