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VK57 XFJ

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,658 mi
Last recorded52,658 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 XFJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 52,658 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to nearside front suspension strut top mount condition (1.2.1 (g))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear, Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Nearside front Macpherson strut top mount (when vehicle was jacked up the top mount was completely separated) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame fractured Front lower by offside suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Both sides rear brake back plates are badly corroded (offside holed) (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear (at rear) and nearside rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine sump is dented

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Offside front top mount is corroded/deteriorated (recommend replace) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front lower ball joint securing nut is corroded

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides rear trailing arm front mount brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear lower inner sill box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear tyre is 19 years old (date code = 0907) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 51,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 51,120 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear section (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 49,534 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 47,545 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 45,556 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 43,571 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 41,469 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 39,431 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 36,956 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 34,620 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 32,101 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 29,944 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 27,217 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 24,641 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 22,000 miles

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

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

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

slight damage-front no . plate

Fail 3 Aug 2011 19,327 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nsf wheel binding very slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2011 19,327 miles

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

nsf wheel binding very slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2010 16,331 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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VK57 XFJ is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VK57 XFJ, 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 VK57 XFJ registered?

VK57 XFJ is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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