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EX57 LKV

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

61,261 mi
Last recorded61,261 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 LKV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2024 61,261 miles

Emissions unable to be completed blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both , lamps poor (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft badly damaged fouling anti roll bar (6.1.7 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp smashed (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 58,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 58,208 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 56,342 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine speed at 2000 rpm on tick over

Fail 15 Sep 2022 56,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Bumper likely to become detached front grill hanging off (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine speed at 2000 rpm on tick over

Pass 17 Sep 2021 54,318 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 54,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 52,812 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 52,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 51,430 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 51,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 47,162 miles

both front tyres low pressure

Pass 7 Aug 2017 45,734 miles

plastic item removed from lower part of bumper (insecure)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 45,277 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

plastic item removed from lower part of bumper (insecure)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 43,911 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 43,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage broken light unit (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 37,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,603 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 29,216 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 29,216 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 20,851 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 11,660 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 11,660 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 5,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 4,205 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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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EX57 LKV is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 EX57 LKV, 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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EX57 LKV is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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