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HV57 FAU

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

125,306 mi
Last recorded125,306 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 FAU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 125,306 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 116,314 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 116,208 miles

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

Offside Front door handle loose

Pass 18 Aug 2023 103,806 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 98,600 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 95,014 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 91,517 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 91,347 miles

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

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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 86,648 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Fail 24 Sep 2019 86,538 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))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 5 Oct 2018 82,103 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Fail 21 Sep 2018 81,808 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))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 11 Oct 2017 77,821 miles

front brake pads worn low

Fail 11 Oct 2017 77,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 11 Oct 2016 69,461 miles

cv boots cracked and perished

rear subframe has surface corrosion

tyre pressures low

Fail 11 Oct 2016 69,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

cv boots cracked and perished

rear subframe has surface corrosion

tyre pressures low

Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Outer cv gaiters perished

Fail 20 Oct 2015 58,937 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Outer cv gaiters perished

Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,544 miles

cv boots perished

Fail 29 Sep 2014 50,544 miles

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

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

cv boots perished

Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,860 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing, mainly near side

Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,361 miles

both front tyres flat

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2011 22,318 miles

slight brake bind to offside front

Pass 11 Sep 2010 18,060 miles

n/s front wiper blade split on end

Fail 10 Sep 2010 18,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front wiper blade split on end

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 FAU is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FAU, 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 FAU registered?

HV57 FAU is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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