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YK07 LYH

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,881 mi
Last recorded113,881 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 LYH
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 113,881 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Mar 2025 113,880 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flex (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 106,820 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust front joint corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 106,774 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses diffused (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front subframe near front mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/55 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust front joint corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 103,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake application slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and slight play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 103,014 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses diffused (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump squirts front are rear screens at the same time (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake application slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and slight play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 99,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts tight to turn (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 99,586 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 98,523 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 96,069 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 92,306 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 86,996 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 82,066 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,829 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,566 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 61,621 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,893 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 47,612 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 41,313 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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YK07 LYH is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Silver 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 YK07 LYH, 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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YK07 LYH is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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