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FG08 BNL

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,991 mi
Last recorded76,991 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 BNL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 76,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower under sill corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 70,402 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 66,051 miles

Front Under body rust

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 61,805 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 56,358 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 53,217 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 51,001 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 48,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 44,137 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 40,009 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2016 36,994 miles

n/sf wheel binding slightly

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,594 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 28,045 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 23,962 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2012 19,632 miles

n/s rear brake slow to work

Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,992 miles

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

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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FG08 BNL 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG08 BNL, 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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FG08 BNL is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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