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EK08 ZTN

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,710 mi
Last recorded77,710 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 ZTN
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 77,710 miles

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 12 Mar 2021 73,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper worn

Fail 11 Mar 2021 73,564 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear wiper worn

Pass 19 Mar 2020 70,294 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 70,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 64,698 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 58,153 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak sump pan leaking oil and is badly corroded ()

front brake discs have bad corrosion lip

Fail 21 Mar 2017 54,211 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak sump pan leaking oil and is badly corroded ()

front brake discs have bad corrosion lip

Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,879 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advisory (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advisory (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 48,879 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advisory (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advisory (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 44,562 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE

Fail 23 Apr 2015 44,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE

OS FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSH SPLITTING FROM BONDING

Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 38,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 23,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 17,025 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

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 ZTN is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZTN, 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 ZTN registered?

EK08 ZTN is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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