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VK07 PNX

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

85,653 mi
Last recorded85,653 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK07 PNX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 85,653 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 85,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 84,818 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 84,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 84,049 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 84,047 miles

Power steering component leaking Fluid reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 82,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened close to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened close to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2023 82,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened close to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened close to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 79,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 79,647 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 77,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 77,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 77,371 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2020 77,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine high idle

Pass 23 May 2019 75,718 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 73,067 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 73,066 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 26 May 2017 67,560 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 57,724 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 51,678 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 51,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front offside tyre close to limit worn smooth inner edge

rear nearside tyre close to limit worn inner and outer edges

rear nearside tyre under inflated

Pass 1 May 2014 48,754 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 45,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 38,027 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 31,274 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 24,004 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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VK07 PNX is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VK07 PNX, 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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VK07 PNX is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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