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AP08 UVV

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,485 mi
Last recorded47,485 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 UVV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 47,485 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 47,071 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 47,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 46,253 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 46,253 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 45,254 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 44,528 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

slight weep nearside front and offside front outer cv boots,poor clips.

Fail 9 Nov 2021 44,528 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

slight weep nearside front and offside front outer cv boots,poor clips.

Pass 10 Dec 2020 41,110 miles

rear suspension components have light surface corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2019 40,576 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 39,617 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 38,429 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 35,177 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 31,637 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 27,862 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres getting close to min

slight side wall damage to near side front tyre but not exposing casing

Pass 10 Jul 2013 23,322 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2012 19,003 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 14,761 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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AP08 UVV is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AP08 UVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP08 UVV registered?

AP08 UVV is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is AP08 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 UVV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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