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BV07 VBF

2007 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,674 mi
Last recorded88,674 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Matrix54,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 VBF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 88,674 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 88,637 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front tocentre clamp defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

centre box ehaust baffles broke up

Pass 3 Aug 2023 80,383 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 80,383 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 65,652 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 60,069 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 60,069 miles

Nearside 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 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))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 58,858 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 58,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/55 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2018 57,055 miles

Both front brake discs corroded (inner)

Both rear tyres perished

Foot brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front brake pads worn

Pass 20 Dec 2017 56,259 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 56,259 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre [tread worn inside edge]

o/s/f tyre [tread worn inside edge]

Pass 7 Nov 2016 52,182 miles

centre rear seat belt stork surround missing

foot brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 7 Nov 2016 52,182 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre rear seat belt stork surround missing

foot brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 30 Nov 2015 50,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Rear Centre Buckle plastic casing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 44,159 miles

o/s/f tyre tread [worn inside edge]

rear centre seat belt catch [plastic cover broken]

Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,593 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f tyre tread worn [inside edges]

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,679 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,785 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 10,207 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 10,172 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BV07 VBF is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BV07 VBF, 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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BV07 VBF is a 2007 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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