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LA07 BHL

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

36,173 mi
Last recorded36,173 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 BHL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 36,173 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective showing poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective showing poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main rear to front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 36,173 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective showing poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective showing poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main rear to front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 31,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy breaking up and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main rear to front pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 31,173 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG light on (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy breaking up and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main rear to front pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 28,977 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer shoulders BADLY CRACKING AND SPLITING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer shoulders BADLY CRACKING AND SPLITING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 25,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front and rear subframes corroded

power steering rack pipes corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2022 25,498 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front and rear subframes corroded

power steering rack pipes corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2022 25,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2021 20,913 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 20,912 miles

Both front discs rusty and corroded would recommend a brake service before restarting driving in September

Pass 15 Aug 2019 20,603 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 20,050 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 19,465 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 19,053 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 17,863 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 17,226 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 17,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 16,197 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 14,632 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 10,711 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 10,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 7,141 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 8,259 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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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LA07 BHL is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LA07 BHL, 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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LA07 BHL is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 August 2007.

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