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YA56 CEF

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,364 mi
Last recorded58,364 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA56 CEF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 58,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 55,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 55,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 53,348 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 53,348 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 50,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 50,539 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 47,624 miles

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

Front starting to corrode

Pass 19 Mar 2021 45,593 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 41,321 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 35,775 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 32,138 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi and cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 32,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi and cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 26,311 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 21,788 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres low tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 18,443 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 14,166 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 12,205 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 9,687 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 7,991 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 6,301 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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YA56 CEF is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YA56 CEF, 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 YA56 CEF registered?

YA56 CEF is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 22 February 2007.

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