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EJ57 XRA

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,026 mi
Last recorded96,026 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 XRA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 96,026 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 87,145 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 87,145 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 84,017 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 83,997 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 79,519 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 79,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 75,943 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 75,927 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device missing split pine missing on track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pine missing on track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2019 72,065 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 72,065 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 67,827 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 67,773 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 63,331 miles

rear seat belts not checked seats follded up

Fail 16 Nov 2017 63,329 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective red warning displayed (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

rear seat belts not checked seats follded up

Pass 5 Oct 2016 58,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 53,639 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 53,605 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 48,484 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 48,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,902 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 41,902 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,970 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 29,403 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,247 miles

o/s front tyre inner edge wearing thin

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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EJ57 XRA is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJ57 XRA, 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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EJ57 XRA is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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