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AP57 CVM

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,886 mi
Last recorded101,886 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 CVM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 101,886 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 101,886 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 97,920 miles

sump oil leak / oil filter filter leak/ rocker cover gasket leak

Fail 28 Nov 2024 97,914 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotton (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

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

n/s/f outer cv boot clip missing

sump oil leak / oil filter filter leak/ rocker cover gasket leak

Pass 5 Dec 2023 86,710 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes in wheel arch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner both front tyres worn on inner edges

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rocker cover and oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear exhaust flange deteriorating

rear wiper deteriorating

Fail 4 Dec 2023 86,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability both sides (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes in wheel arch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rocker cover and oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear exhaust flange deteriorating

rear wiper deteriorating

Pass 14 Dec 2022 79,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from central exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 79,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from central exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 75,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to cylinder corroded (recommened replacement before next MOT) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes left and right corroded (recommend replacement before next MOT) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

exhaust system slighty lose (front flexy)

Fail 22 Jul 2021 75,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to cylinder corroded (recommened replacement before next MOT) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes left and right corroded (recommend replacement before next MOT) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both jet wash low (3.5 (a))

exhaust system slighty lose (front flexy)

Pass 22 Jan 2020 62,316 miles

Brake pipes greased

N/s front cv boot twisted

N/s rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jan 2019 48,857 miles

all brake pipes slighty corroded

nearside c/v boot twisted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 48,215 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 45,240 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge / corrosion on both front x both rear brake pipes / corrosion on suspension units

Pass 29 Sep 2016 42,424 miles

corrosion on suspension units / slight lip on front discs

slight bind on front wheels / slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 28 Sep 2015 39,464 miles

slight corrosion on front x rear brake pipes /

slight perishing on o/s/cv boot / n/s/f cv boot weaping/

slight under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2014 35,459 miles

VERY SLIGHT LIP ON FRONT DISCS / VERY SLIGHT WEAP ON N/S/F CV BOOT

Pass 24 May 2013 32,244 miles

REAR TYRES PERRISHING

Pass 8 May 2012 29,007 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2012 29,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2011 26,116 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 21,315 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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AP57 CVM is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP57 CVM, 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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AP57 CVM is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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