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YX05 JVL

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,086 mi
Last recorded100,086 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 JVL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 100,086 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 82,578 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 68,899 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 66,715 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 63,999 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 62,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 59,232 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 59,232 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))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 55,946 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 55,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 53,229 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 50,189 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 47,029 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 47,029 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 43,728 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 40,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,542 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2012 37,369 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 35,331 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 33,268 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 30,618 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 27,059 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)

Fail 21 May 2008 27,059 miles

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

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)

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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YX05 JVL 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 YX05 JVL, 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 YX05 JVL registered?

YX05 JVL is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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