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DG08 RYB

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,638 mi
Last recorded105,638 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 RYB
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2020 105,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe severely deteriorated (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 88,810 miles

Aux belt cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Large wishbone bush starting to split

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2019 88,810 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Aux belt cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Large wishbone bush starting to split

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2018 68,603 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 68,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 59,440 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 51,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage above rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 47,251 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2015 47,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2013 37,105 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 37,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 30,534 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 30,534 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 22,571 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 20,075 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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DG08 RYB is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG08 RYB, 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 DG08 RYB registered?

DG08 RYB is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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