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SM56 EHZ

2007 Hyundai Matrix

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

60,213 mi
Last recorded60,213 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 EHZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 60,213 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 60,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 52,388 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 52,387 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Rear bolt to short (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 32,489 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 31,954 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 31,107 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 30,183 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 29,094 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 27,815 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 26,601 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 25,256 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 23,665 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 21,973 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 19,509 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 17,329 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 12,225 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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SM56 EHZ is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM56 EHZ, 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 SM56 EHZ registered?

SM56 EHZ is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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