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EF08 BVB

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,723 mi
Last recorded72,723 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 BVB
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2025 72,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 71,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 70,779 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 69,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 68,341 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 67,250 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 63,239 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 58,555 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly feathered

Pass 10 May 2017 53,295 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 47,771 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 41,270 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 35,463 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 29,756 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 May 2012 23,687 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 18,148 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EF08 BVB is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF08 BVB, 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 EF08 BVB registered?

EF08 BVB is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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