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HT56 VCF

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,549 mi
Last recorded160,549 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT56 VCF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 160,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Apr 2025 160,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Apr 2024 153,099 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 140,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on limit/weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

cannot open boot

Fail 6 Apr 2023 140,835 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on limit/weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

cannot open boot

Pass 1 Apr 2022 127,689 miles

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

front outer brake starting to get lower

Fail 29 Mar 2022 127,687 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended trapped down side of seat (7.1.2 (d))

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))

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

front outer brake starting to get lower

Pass 1 Apr 2021 116,356 miles

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

o/s rear tyre slightly mis-shapen

Fail 19 Mar 2021 116,344 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

n/s wiper split

o/s rear tyre slightly mis-shapen

Pass 12 Mar 2020 87,229 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 83,725 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 78,698 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 72,545 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight damage to bootlid

Pass 4 Jan 2016 67,352 miles

child seat fitted not allowing the full inspection of the seatbelt

o/s/r tyre is wearing on outer edge

slight damage to tail gate

Fail 4 Jan 2016 67,352 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" (8.2.2)

child seat fitted not allowing the full inspection of the seatbelt

o/s/r tyre is wearing on outer edge

slight damage to tail gate

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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HT56 VCF is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HT56 VCF, 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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What year was HT56 VCF registered?

HT56 VCF is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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