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EK08 POV

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,616 mi
Last recorded148,616 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 POV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 148,616 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 148,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 146,860 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 143,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 143,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 128,642 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 128,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 112,572 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 96,982 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 81,196 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2015 66,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 52,775 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

nsr tyre worn on edges

osr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,271 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 30,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 30,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 25,707 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,707 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 POV is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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