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EA08 AUY

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,193 mi
Last recorded134,193 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 134,193 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 134,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 129,706 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 129,658 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 127,781 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 117,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-5000 miles approx (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 103,115 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 88,478 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 75,274 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,286 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 60,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 45,759 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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EA08 AUY is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA08 AUY, 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 EA08 AUY registered?

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

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