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CV08 EFR

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,990 mi
Last recorded45,990 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 45,990 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 45,988 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 44,927 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 44,927 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 43,917 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 42,389 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 42,389 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 40,997 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 39,926 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 39,143 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 37,356 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 33,832 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 30,792 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,364 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 24,028 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,784 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 17,559 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 15,511 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 12,971 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 EFR 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 84.2%.

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 EFR, 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 CV08 EFR registered?

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

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The MOT history for CV08 EFR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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