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EA07 MLJ

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,062 mi
Last recorded122,062 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 MLJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2025 122,062 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not returning (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm badly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened knocking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 119,545 miles

Centre rear seat belt slow to to retract

Corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 115,689 miles

Centre rear seat belt slow to retract

Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 115,688 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre rear seat belt slow to retract

Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 111,274 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 106,977 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 105,546 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 105,544 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))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 96,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and offside rear corrode by flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 96,898 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and offside rear corrode by flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 1.6, edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 89,237 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,721 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both slight leakage of grease from boot to shaft (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 75,186 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,680 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 58,114 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,698 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,392 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,804 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

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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EA07 MLJ is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 EA07 MLJ, 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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EA07 MLJ is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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