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EK08 ZTS

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,473 mi
Last recorded62,473 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 62,473 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 62,466 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 57,365 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 52,705 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 52,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 49,186 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mounting (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 49,186 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mounting (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,230 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 37,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2013 32,963 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Feb 2013 32,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2012 25,545 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,016 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 ZTS is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZTS, 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 ZTS registered?

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

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