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CV08 EFN

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,492 mi
Last recorded82,492 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 EFN
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 82,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears greased at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 80,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased, front to rear, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 78,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 75,766 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 73,599 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs pick up ring cracked (1.6 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 73,596 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs pick up ring cracked (1.6 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 70,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes rusty both sides going to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre showing wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 67,196 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 67,189 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 63,935 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear far rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside 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 20 Jun 2018 60,274 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 55,544 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 51,545 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,692 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,950 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 34,127 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,893 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,562 miles

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

hand brake has alittel free travel

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,364 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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CV08 EFN is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CV08 EFN, 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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CV08 EFN is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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