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AO08 VFN

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

100,210 mi
Last recorded100,210 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VFN
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 100,210 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 100,209 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Sep 2023 100,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 99,421 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 98,433 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 97,810 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 96,949 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 96,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 96,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several under side brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2018 96,247 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded several under side brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2017 88,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2017 88,846 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven ***service brake lazy in operation*** (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision partially worn away

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ***ns/os inner faces partially pitted/worn*** (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively ns/os (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm approx***195/55R15-85V*** (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wiper blade streaking[WBBS0022]

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ***underside front to rear twin pipes*** (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective 195/55R15-85V ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2017 88,611 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WBBR0016 (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven ***service brake lazy in operation*** (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision partially worn away

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ***ns/os inner faces partially pitted/worn*** (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively ns/os (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm approx***195/55R15-85V*** (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wiper blade streaking[WBBS0022]

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ***underside front to rear twin pipes*** (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective 195/55R15-85V ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 81,938 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 71,745 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 71,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 62,943 miles

Anti slip pedal rubber worn on the side

Both front outer driveshaft gaitor inner clip area greasy

Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,615 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 49,867 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 49,867 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 39,169 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 39,169 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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AO08 VFN is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 51,554 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 AO08 VFN, 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 18 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO08 VFN is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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