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2005 Chevrolet Matiz 1.0L Petrol · EF05 HHS

EF05 HHS

2005 Chevrolet Matiz (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2005. Recorded mileage 55,979 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025.

Make & Model
CHEVROLET MATIZ
Year / Origin
2005 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 24 Oct 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
55,979 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 24 Oct 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
995cc

EF05 HHS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2024
  • 55,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Chevrolet Matiz

Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

EF05 HHS Mileage History

  1. 26/10/202251,211 mi
  2. 26/10/202251,211 mi
  3. 26/10/202353,621 mi+2,410 mi
  4. 24/10/202455,979 mi+2,358 mi
  5. 24/10/202455,979 mi

Average of roughly 2,389 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

EF05 HHS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 17:40
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Chevrolet Matiz (EF05 HHS) between October 2022 and October 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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