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DL57 CEN

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,872 mi
Last recorded83,872 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 CEN
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 83,872 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 82,509 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Suspension Components Slightly Corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 82,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Suspension Components Slightly Corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 80,427 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 77,828 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 75,622 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 74,651 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 72,673 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 69,583 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 65,631 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 61,789 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 58,785 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 52,565 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 45,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 38,688 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 38,688 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 32,570 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 25,780 miles

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

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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DL57 CEN is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DL57 CEN, 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 DL57 CEN registered?

DL57 CEN is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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