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EA08 AYW

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,159 mi
Last recorded102,159 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 AYW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 102,159 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 102,151 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 85,115 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking between treads on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,308 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,285 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 76,810 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 76,810 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,943 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 72,942 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 66,373 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,711 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,844 miles

edge wear on rear tyres

Fail 22 Mar 2011 41,842 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

edge wear on rear tyres

rear brakes slightly binding

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 AYW is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EA08 AYW, 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 AYW registered?

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

Is EA08 AYW safe to buy?

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