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HV07 VHY

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

128,885 mi
Last recorded128,885 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 VHY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 128,885 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 128,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

all 4 tyres being run very underinflated

Pass 23 Nov 2022 122,614 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))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 122,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 115,813 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 115,799 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 109,062 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Fail 19 Nov 2020 108,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 19 Jun 2019 96,456 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front headlamp beam image poor

Pass 23 May 2018 88,582 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

offside steering rack gator damp

Fail 23 May 2018 88,582 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

offside steering rack gator damp

Pass 20 May 2017 82,095 miles

Offside Front tyre has cuts on inner side wall

Fail 19 May 2017 82,087 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre has cuts on inner side wall

Pass 13 May 2016 76,008 miles

Front brake pads worn near limit

Nearside Front Outer cv boot damp and deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn, perished, bold on inner edge and has nail in tread

Rear number plate deteriorated

front flexi outer casing deteriorated

handbrake travel near extent

rear tyres worn

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 May 2016 76,008 miles

Front brake pads worn near limit

Nearside Front Outer cv boot damp and deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn, perished, bold on inner edge and has nail in tread

Rear number plate deteriorated

front flexi outer casing deteriorated

handbrake travel near extent

rear tyres worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 May 2015 70,674 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 70,674 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 70,671 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,539 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges/perishing/cracked

Fail 2 Apr 2014 63,539 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges/perishing/cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2012 41,765 miles

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

front and rear number plates delaminated in places but still legable

Fail 18 Oct 2012 41,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

front and rear number plates delaminated in places but still legable

Pass 12 Oct 2011 32,651 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 24,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 24,595 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 21,368 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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HV07 VHY is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HV07 VHY, 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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HV07 VHY is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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