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HJ07 UTB

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,550 mi
Last recorded116,550 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 UTB
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 116,550 miles

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

Slight fluid weep from power steering rack

Fail 13 Aug 2020 116,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Slight fluid weep from power steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2019 105,514 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 105,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 97,253 miles

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

brake and clutch peddle rubbers wearing smooth

slight wear on both front brake discs

Fail 18 Apr 2018 97,243 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

brake and clutch peddle rubbers wearing smooth

slight wear on both front brake discs

Fail 23 Feb 2018 97,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel may require adjustment or repair (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 83,963 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 83,963 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 76,486 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 76,425 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 66,931 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 55,325 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 55,271 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 42,309 miles

Nearside 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 29 Jul 2011 40,206 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 40,205 miles

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

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

power syeering hose leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2010 28,341 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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HJ07 UTB is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HJ07 UTB, 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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HJ07 UTB is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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