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FE08 YVC

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,381 mi
Last recorded80,381 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 YVC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,381 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 80,381 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,590 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 74,590 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 65,524 miles

nearside c.v gaiter starting to perish 195/55/15

offside c.v gaiter starting to perish 195/55/15

Pass 8 Mar 2013 59,795 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,322 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 51,111 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,330 miles

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

phone holder in swept area of windscreen

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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FE08 YVC is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FE08 YVC, 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 FE08 YVC registered?

FE08 YVC is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FE08 YVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 YVC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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