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RK07 VKC

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,474 mi
Last recorded65,474 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 VKC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 65,474 miles

Nearside Front Inner edge worn on tyre

Offside Rear rusty sill to arch

Pass 13 Feb 2024 60,836 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 60,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 60,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 56,399 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 56,399 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 52,354 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges 0 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 52,354 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges 0 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 50,049 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 49,030 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 47,226 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 47,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 43,971 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 38,836 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 29,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 29,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 22,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre 2mm

slight damage to n/s/r tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2015 22,911 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre 2mm

slight damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2014 20,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Feb 2013 17,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2012 14,931 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 12,398 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 12,398 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 10,123 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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RK07 VKC is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK07 VKC, 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 RK07 VKC registered?

RK07 VKC is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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