2005 Hyundai Matrix 1.6L Petrol · EF05 HVR
2005 Hyundai Matrix (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 88,057 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI MATRIX
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EF05 HVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 88,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EF05 HVR Mileage History
- 21/08/202471,625 mi
- 20/08/202579,289 mi+7,664 mi
- 21/08/202579,289 mi
- 26/08/202688,056 mi+8,767 mi
- 27/08/202688,057 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,155 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF05 HVR MOT History
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 Hyundai Matrix (EF05 HVR) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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