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WF57 XEJ

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,510 mi
Last recorded100,510 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 XEJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 100,510 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 99,010 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 99,010 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 97,923 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 96,686 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 93,864 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 93,859 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 89,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 89,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 84,369 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 84,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 78,357 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 78,355 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 60,974 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 60,970 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 56,663 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 56,657 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 52,369 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 52,369 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 47,251 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 38,817 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,675 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 24,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 16,862 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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WF57 XEJ is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF57 XEJ, 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 WF57 XEJ registered?

WF57 XEJ is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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