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SW56 GCU

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,410 mi
Last recorded58,410 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 GCU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 58,410 miles

Central Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

front chassis rail at sub frame mounting area slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2024 50,355 miles

Central Rear seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear offside and nearside brake drum back plate has corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2023 46,392 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside is slow in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective drags on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint is corroded

Rear offside and nearside brake drum back plate has corrosion

centre rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 11 Sep 2023 46,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside is slow in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside lenses polished during test (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective drags on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint is corroded

Rear offside and nearside brake drum back plate has corrosion

centre rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 2 Sep 2022 41,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 41,492 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 37,881 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 36,709 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 34,374 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 34,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 30,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose and pipe from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 27,271 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated and has a minor leak of gasses

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 23,320 miles

Front exhaust flex pipe slight deteriorated

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked/low inner edge

rear tyres perishing

Fail 12 Sep 2016 23,320 miles

Front exhaust flex pipe slight deteriorated

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22 inch blade fitted (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked/low inner edge

rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2016 22,867 miles

195/55r15

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perished

Pass 3 Feb 2015 21,791 miles

195/55r15

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 20,783 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 19,772 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 31 Jan 2012 18,788 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads heavily worn

Front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2011 15,421 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 11,828 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 11,828 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 10,841 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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SW56 GCU is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SW56 GCU, 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 SW56 GCU registered?

SW56 GCU is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 15 January 2007.

Is SW56 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW56 GCU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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