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DK07 YKG

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

164,230 mi
Last recorded164,230 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK07 YKG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 164,230 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 164,229 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 162,581 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 162,581 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 158,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 122,757 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 155,752 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 149,370 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake effort just meets requirements would need checking

service brake effort just meets requirements would need checking

Pass 1 Sep 2016 141,917 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 141,917 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

slight wear steer/susp

Pass 17 Sep 2015 131,945 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 131,939 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 119,734 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)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 119,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 109,513 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 109,410 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Throttle pedal sticking when depressed

Pass 25 Feb 2013 93,277 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 79,033 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 79,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 62,785 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,366 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 43,366 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear 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)

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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DK07 YKG is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2007 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 54,693 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK07 YKG, 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 19 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DK07 YKG is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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