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HV57 DVB

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

67,584 mi
Last recorded67,584 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 DVB
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 67,584 miles

bind from n/s front brake

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated/ poor condition and slightly blowing, exhaust corroded in places

front tyres worn on edges ( more o/s - inner edge bald ), o/s front tyre 2.5mm ( minimum 1.6mm), o/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged, tyres look soft ( mainly o/s front )

headlamps deteriorated, beam images poor ( more o/s ), n/s rear indicator faded, front side lights dim

movement in rear D bushes, rear axle corroded, corrosion on front subframe, grease stains around outer cv joint boots by inner clip

o/s washer weak/poor, number plates deteriorating ( more front )

Fail 5 Dec 2025 67,584 miles

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

bind from n/s front brake

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated/ poor condition and slightly blowing, exhaust corroded in places

front tyres worn on edges ( more o/s - inner edge bald ), o/s front tyre 2.5mm ( minimum 1.6mm), o/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged, tyres look soft ( mainly o/s front )

headlamps deteriorated, beam images poor ( more o/s ), n/s rear indicator faded, front side lights dim

movement in rear D bushes, rear axle corroded, corrosion on front subframe, grease stains around outer cv joint boots by inner clip

o/s washer weak/poor, number plates deteriorating ( more front )

Pass 10 Dec 2024 65,755 miles

Front Outer CV joint inner clip area stained with grease

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 63,243 miles

STRONG ADVISE - BEAM IMAGES VERY POOR ( ALMOST NO IMAGE ), HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED

both front outer cv gaitors stained with grease around small clip

drivers and centre rear seat belts slow to retract

exhaust corroded in places

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front discs lipped

power steering belt cracked and noisy when steering on lock, alternator belt deteriorating, front top mounts deteriorating

rear indicators fading, front side lights abit dim

Fail 4 Dec 2023 63,243 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

STRONG ADVISE - BEAM IMAGES VERY POOR ( ALMOST NO IMAGE ), HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED

STRONG ADVISE - O/S WASHER JET NOT WORKING ( N/S WASHER JET PROVIDING O/S OF SCREEN WITH FLUID )

both front outer cv gaitors stained with grease around small clip

drivers and centre rear seat belts slow to retract

exhaust corroded in places

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front discs lipped

power steering belt cracked and noisy when steering on lock, alternator belt deteriorating, front top mounts deteriorating

rear indicators fading, front side lights abit dim

Pass 8 Dec 2022 61,833 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front wipers are split and smear screen

Nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter leaking grease

Nearside front tyre perished and bald inner edge

Offside front outer constant velocity gaiter leaking grease

Offside front tyre perished and worn inner edge

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 61,833 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front wipers are split and smear screen

Nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter leaking grease

Nearside front tyre perished and bald inner edge

Offside front outer constant velocity gaiter leaking grease

Offside front tyre perished and worn inner edge

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 60,857 miles

1x jet on o/s washer poor

both front outer cv gaitors weeping grease past small clip

front discs lipped and starting to deteriorate

front number plate damaged and rear number plate deteriorating

front tyres bald on inner edge ( more so n/s ), n/s tyre on 2mm ( minimum 1.6mm)

handbrake high / long travel and noise in side drums when operating

o/s beam image poor

o/s rear outer sidewall damaged , rear tyres perished

power steering V belt in poor condition

rear indicators faded ( n/s more so)

slight play in n/s rear wheel

tyres look underinflated ( more so fronts )

Fail 7 Dec 2021 60,857 miles

1x jet on o/s washer poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front outer cv gaitors weeping grease past small clip

front discs lipped and starting to deteriorate

front number plate damaged and rear number plate deteriorating

front tyres bald on inner edge ( more so n/s ), n/s tyre on 2mm ( minimum 1.6mm)

handbrake high / long travel and noise in side drums when operating

o/s beam image poor

o/s rear outer sidewall damaged , rear tyres perished

power steering V belt in poor condition

rear indicators faded ( n/s more so)

slight play in n/s rear wheel

tyres look underinflated ( more so fronts )

Pass 7 Dec 2020 59,342 miles

Front number plate poor condition

Nearside front outer constant velocity gaitor leaking grease

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside front outer constant velocity gaitor leaking grease

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Dec 2019 57,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slight weeping of grease from inner clip

Offside Front Outer CV boot slight weeping of grease from inner clip

Fail 2 Dec 2019 57,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slight weeping of grease from inner clip

Offside Front Outer CV boot slight weeping of grease from inner clip

Pass 29 Dec 2018 53,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 47,395 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit minor cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 40,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit minor cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 29,832 miles

Rear tyre sidewalls badly perished

Fail 15 Apr 2016 29,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear tyre sidewalls badly perished

Pass 14 Apr 2015 16,620 miles

all four tyres are perishing and cracking around there sidewalls.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2014 13,415 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 12,564 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 12,387 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 11,906 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 10,322 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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HV57 DVB is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HV57 DVB, 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 HV57 DVB registered?

HV57 DVB is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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