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EK07 GVE

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,398 mi
Last recorded66,398 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 GVE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2020 66,398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 63,247 miles

Oil leak from PAS pipe

Windscreen has bubbles in the lamination

Fail 14 May 2019 63,247 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also out of shape and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak from PAS pipe

Windscreen has bubbles in the lamination

Pass 15 May 2018 59,776 miles

Nearside Front tyre no tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is right on the limit replacement recomended (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 4 Apr 2017 54,131 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is right on the limit replacement recomended (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,744 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Mar 2016 48,593 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Dec 2014 36,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

minor leak of exhaust gases from broken front flexi joint

n/s/f outer c.v. boot very badly deteriorated and loosing grease

n/s/r tyre outer side wall badly scrubbed

o/s/f outer c.v.boot perished and loosing a little grease

Fail 29 Dec 2014 36,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

minor leak of exhaust gases from broken front flexi joint

n/s/f outer c.v. boot very badly deteriorated and loosing grease

n/s/r tyre outer side wall badly scrubbed

o/s/f outer c.v.boot perished and loosing a little grease

Pass 27 Mar 2014 32,206 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed/worn

Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,072 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,099 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,129 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 19,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 15,064 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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EK07 GVE is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EK07 GVE, 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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EK07 GVE is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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