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EF08 BTZ

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,693 mi
Last recorded106,693 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 BTZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 106,693 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 106,693 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 103,427 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 103,427 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 97,795 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 92,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 92,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 87,565 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 87,565 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 78,490 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 78,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,765 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,417 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 52,722 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 46,376 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 41,679 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 37,630 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 27,917 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 27,917 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 20,893 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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EF08 BTZ is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF08 BTZ, 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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EF08 BTZ is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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