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AY08 XNZ

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,991 mi
Last recorded51,991 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XNZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 51,991 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer C/V BOOTS BOTH SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES FROM FLEXIBLE TO WHEEL CLY. (1.1.11 (c))

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

STEERING PUMP NOISY

Fail 31 Jul 2020 51,991 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer C/V BOOTS BOTH SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES FROM FLEXIBLE TO WHEEL CLY. (1.1.11 (c))

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

STEERING PUMP NOISY

Pass 15 Mar 2019 46,787 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded MAIN PIPES & ACROSS RACK (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP PAN RUSTED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 46,787 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle IMBALANCE OF 59% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON INSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded MAIN PIPES & ACROSS RACK (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER CLIP MISSING & BOOT SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP PAN RUSTED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 42,096 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 36,314 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules FRONT & REAR (3.6.B.4e)

POWER STEERING (slight noise on full lock

STOP LAMP (high level not working

Pass 29 Feb 2016 31,321 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 31,274 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 27,163 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 25,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 23,490 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 23,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside windscreen wiper blade started to split

Pass 8 Feb 2012 19,069 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 13,535 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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AY08 XNZ is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY08 XNZ, 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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What year was AY08 XNZ registered?

AY08 XNZ is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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