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SB10 BKZ

2010 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,120 mi
Last recorded70,120 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Hyundai Matrix48,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB10 BKZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2025 70,120 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake padle tralling there can beleako/s/r durm wetnes there (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed m/leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 60,838 miles

suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2024 60,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2023 57,209 miles

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

Rear suspension and axle undersealed

Pass 20 Oct 2022 55,777 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 54,200 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 53,367 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 51,794 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 51,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure at front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 49,767 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front 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 8 Jun 2017 47,608 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 47,608 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened Snapped (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 43,086 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 43,086 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 35,654 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 28,161 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 20,959 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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SB10 BKZ is a 2010 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2010 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 48,294 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 SB10 BKZ, 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 16 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SB10 BKZ is a 2010 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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