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LR57 RHU

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,854 mi
Last recorded59,854 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 RHU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 59,854 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 49,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 41,794 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 41,790 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ONLY, worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 26,308 miles

Brake pedal has travel

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 13,536 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 13,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear under vehicle everywhere rusted.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 12,323 miles

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

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

Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various locations (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 11,770 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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension numerous locations (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 11,156 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 10,498 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 9,791 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 8,685 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 8,685 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 7,842 miles

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Fail 25 Nov 2014 7,839 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

...Thanx 4visiting us...

O/s front brake disc seriously corroded on both faces

Pass 18 Nov 2013 7,043 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 5,595 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 4,695 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 4,694 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 3,953 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 3,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LR57 RHU is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LR57 RHU, 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 LR57 RHU registered?

LR57 RHU is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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