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DS07 BDE

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

198,649 mi
Last recorded198,649 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS07 BDE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2023 198,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both inner and outer sill/wheel arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail corroded/holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 190,620 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 190,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 190,608 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 174,058 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 174,057 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 166,391 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 2 Jul 2020 166,391 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 4 Jul 2019 148,911 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 148,911 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both, lenses clouded (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 127,120 miles

Slight play nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 27 Jun 2018 127,120 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both lenses clouded (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 104,810 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 104,810 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lenses clouded (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,536 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit

Front brake pads and discs heavily worn

Fail 17 Jun 2016 83,536 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lenses clouded (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitment (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres worn close to limit

Front brake pads and discs heavily worn

Pass 19 Jun 2015 61,479 miles

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Jun 2015 61,479 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jun 2014 40,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 21,639 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 21,639 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 17,908 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 14,376 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 10,809 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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DS07 BDE is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 DS07 BDE, 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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DS07 BDE is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 June 2007.

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