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EO05 SHV

2005 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

135,560 mi
Last recorded135,560 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Matrix55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 SHV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 135,560 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 135,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2025 133,798 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 131,926 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 129,719 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 129,719 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 128,150 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 126,880 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 126,139 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 129,895 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 119,685 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 119,685 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 116,685 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 116,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 11,570 miles

Headlamp aim was too far to the right, now adjusted to correct aim.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak.

n/s/f steering rack gaiter damp.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 102,681 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 102,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

headlamp lens slightly deteriated.

n/s/f headlamp aim was too high, now adjusted to correct aim.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 92,453 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust rear join excessively corroded/deteriated.

front brake discs slightly worn/scored/corroded.

n/s/f headlamp aim was too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 83,410 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre rear seat belt locking mechanism missing.

exhaust rear join, excessively corroded/deteriated.

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking on outer shoulder.

service brake pedal anti-slip pad slightly worn.

Fail 16 Aug 2013 83,410 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

centre rear seat belt locking mechanism missing.

exhaust rear join, excessively corroded/deteriated.

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking on outer shoulder.

service brake pedal anti-slip pad slightly worn.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 72,818 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 62,926 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 53,232 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,059 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,169 miles

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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EO05 SHV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EO05 SHV, 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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EO05 SHV is a 2005 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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