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CY08 MHX

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,841 mi
Last recorded114,841 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 MHX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2023 114,841 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 106,351 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 106,339 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 98,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 98,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wire loose (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wire loose (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 93,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 84,530 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cv boot deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2018 78,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 75,766 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,537 miles

engine plastics fitted not able to inspect some mot parts

Pass 7 May 2014 58,162 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 47,627 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 38,119 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on inner edge

rear tyres have age cracked sidewalls

Fail 7 Jun 2012 38,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres are worn on inner edge

rear tyres have age cracked sidewalls

Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,231 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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CY08 MHX is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CY08 MHX, 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 CY08 MHX registered?

CY08 MHX is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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