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PJ57 VYT

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,875 mi
Last recorded86,875 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 VYT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 86,875 miles

Front SUB FRAME RUSTY

Fail 24 Oct 2025 86,875 miles

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

Front SUB FRAME RUSTY

Pass 15 Nov 2024 79,215 miles

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

slight under body corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2024 79,215 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2023 74,804 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 74,803 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 69,586 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2021 64,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 64,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 59,433 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 59,433 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 54,305 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 52,188 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 48,375 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,014 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 45,026 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 45,016 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 42,228 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 38,255 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 30,986 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 26,783 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 25,392 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 25,392 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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PJ57 VYT is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel 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 PJ57 VYT, 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 PJ57 VYT registered?

PJ57 VYT is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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