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SO56 FRP

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

114,500 mi
Last recorded114,500 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO56 FRP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 114,500 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

throttle slightly stickey

Pass 25 Oct 2024 109,315 miles

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))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 109,313 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 1 Nov 2023 104,314 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 31 Oct 2023 104,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2022 98,627 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 98,416 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 91,606 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 29 Oct 2021 91,606 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 14 Oct 2020 85,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 79,643 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 79,491 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 71,271 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 71,246 miles

Emissions not tested oil low (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 64,245 miles

Nearside and Offside rear tyres cracked and perished

Nearside front tyre perishing, tyre also has temp repair

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 64,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside and Offside rear tyres cracked and perished

Nearside front tyre perishing, tyre also has temp repair

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 64,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside and Offside rear tyres perishing

Nearside front tyre perishing, also has temp repair in tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 60,727 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 60,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

n/s mirror broken

Pass 9 Feb 2016 56,263 miles

centre rear seatbelt slow to return

child seat fitted

n/s mirror tapped on

Pass 7 Feb 2015 53,008 miles

center rear seatbelt very slow to retract

Pass 6 Feb 2014 39,744 miles

n/s mirror tapped on

o/s/f tyre on limits & perished

Pass 8 Feb 2013 34,268 miles

both front tyres just off limits & perished

child seat o/s/r

n/s mirror tapped on

small splits on wipers

Pass 2 Feb 2012 29,574 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 29,574 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads low

Pass 10 Feb 2011 24,640 miles

n/s mirror loose & tapped on

Fail 10 Feb 2011 24,639 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s mirror loose & tapped on

n/s/r tyre just off limit

Pass 3 Feb 2010 18,674 miles

child seat o/s/r

front tyres low on edges

n/s mirror tapped on

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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SO56 FRP is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SO56 FRP, 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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SO56 FRP is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 14 February 2007.

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