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DS57 YYF

2008 Hyundai Matrix

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,505 mi
Last recorded67,505 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 YYF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2026 67,505 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

wipers juddering

Pass 14 Feb 2025 62,492 miles

Nearside Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

nearside wiper smearing slightly & offside juddering slightly

Fail 12 Feb 2025 62,492 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

nearside wiper smearing slightly & offside juddering slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2024 58,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2024 58,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 52,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside track rod end dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside wiper smearing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer cv bot slightly deteriorated

exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2022 47,664 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 47,646 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 47,441 miles

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

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

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 46,674 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 45,685 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 45,683 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2018 44,767 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 43,545 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,926 miles

Offside Front ADVISE CRACKING ON SIDE WALL

Offside Rear ADVISE CRACKING ON SIDE WALL

Pass 28 Apr 2015 38,891 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 35,911 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,478 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 29,123 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2012 29,123 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 17,231 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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DS57 YYF is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS57 YYF, 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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DS57 YYF is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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