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EA08 AUL

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,893 mi
Last recorded93,893 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 AUL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2022 93,893 miles

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Along length up to main mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 86,005 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 86,004 miles

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

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 86,003 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 83,954 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer head light lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 80,047 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 71,773 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tail silencer to centre exhaust joint corroded.

Fail 15 Feb 2018 71,773 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tail silencer to centre exhaust joint corroded.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 63,637 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 54,313 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 47,042 miles

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 17 Feb 2014 37,807 miles

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge of tyre and nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge of tread

Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,064 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,356 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,765 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 17,765 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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EA08 AUL is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EA08 AUL, 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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EA08 AUL is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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