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ET57 SSJ

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,439 mi
Last recorded95,439 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 SSJ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 95,439 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 95,439 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 90,699 miles

sump corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2019 90,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sump corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 72,585 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s D bushs both worn to max (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front pads worn to limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 72,585 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s D bushs both worn to max (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front pads worn to limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 57,964 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 48,314 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 44,741 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 44,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jan 2014 39,498 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 39,498 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,976 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 33,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,134 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 22,205 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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ET57 SSJ is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ET57 SSJ, 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 ET57 SSJ registered?

ET57 SSJ is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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