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EF57 UKJ

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

71,942 mi
Last recorded71,942 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 UKJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 71,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 70,909 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 70,901 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 69,909 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 69,900 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 68,984 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 68,982 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 67,945 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 67,945 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 67,206 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 66,304 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 66,304 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 65,205 miles

Front wiper blades will need changing soon

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 65,205 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,388 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 64,388 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 63,195 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 60,706 miles

195/55 15

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 56,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2015 56,593 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,118 miles

Nearside rear tyre perrishing

Offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit and perrishing

Pass 3 May 2013 47,673 miles

front tyres on legal limit 195/55/15

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 May 2012 42,859 miles

off side rear tyre outer wall worn but not to excess

Pass 24 May 2011 38,381 miles

front discs slightly lipped

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2010 34,542 miles

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

nsf and osf brake discs worn and lipped

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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EF57 UKJ is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EF57 UKJ, 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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EF57 UKJ is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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