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DY08 YTR

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,550 mi
Last recorded157,550 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 YTR
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 157,550 miles

engine mis firing

Fail 21 Jan 2022 157,550 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine mis firing

Pass 20 Jan 2021 148,379 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 134,680 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 120,903 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 120,903 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 113,711 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 113,661 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55 15 'conti' (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 106,646 miles

slight free play from nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint

slight free play from nearside front inner steering tie rod

Fail 12 Jul 2016 106,646 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight free play from nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint

slight free play from nearside front inner steering tie rod

Pass 26 May 2015 97,759 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 83,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 May 2013 66,261 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 65,000 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 47,251 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 30,645 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 30,645 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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DY08 YTR is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY08 YTR, 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 DY08 YTR registered?

DY08 YTR is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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