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EK08 EGC

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,419 mi
Last recorded62,419 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 EGC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 62,419 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 60,962 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 60,962 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 59,604 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 59,604 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 58,274 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 57,069 miles

nearside outer cv gator deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2021 56,136 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and also has cuts to outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door handle broken but can still be opened.

Fail 25 Feb 2021 56,136 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and also has cuts to outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door handle broken but can still be opened.

Pass 27 Feb 2020 54,960 miles

Nearside Front door handle broken

Pass 6 Mar 2019 52,375 miles

Nearside Front door handle broken

Pass 15 Feb 2018 50,234 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 48,817 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,817 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 44,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2014 39,489 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)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 39,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,981 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,935 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 24,935 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,320 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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EK08 EGC is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EK08 EGC, 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 EK08 EGC registered?

EK08 EGC is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EK08 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 EGC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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