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EA07 MLO

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,876 mi
Last recorded97,876 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 MLO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 97,876 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front damage not likely to cause injury or damage

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 97,876 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front damage not likely to cause injury or damage

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 85,881 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front bumper damaged

Fail 12 May 2025 85,463 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front bumper damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2024 72,865 miles

exhaust flexi split

front bumper damaged

Fail 23 May 2024 72,281 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi split

front bumper damaged

Pass 24 May 2023 58,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak on flexi pipe, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn, deep lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate bent and cracking (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery loose in carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on the edge, near limits! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn unevenly and worn on edge. near limits! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 45,943 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 31,790 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Very slight exhaust gas leak from flexi pipe

Pass 2 Jul 2020 22,708 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system minor leak front flexi pipe

exhaust system rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2020 22,708 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system minor leak front flexi pipe

exhaust system rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2019 20,198 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

under side of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 18,452 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKING SIDE WALLS...

Pass 28 Mar 2017 16,672 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 16,201 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 16,012 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 15,726 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 14,145 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 12,677 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 10,524 miles

underbody shields fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 9,136 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 9,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MLO 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 77.3%.

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 MLO, 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 MLO is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 14 April 2007.

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