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FH57 CYO

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

43,023 mi
Last recorded43,023 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 CYO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 43,023 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 42,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 39,999 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nsf brake binding

front tyres worn low and bold on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2022 37,321 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 37,321 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 35,216 miles

front and rear subframes rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2020 33,896 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot has a small amount of grease near securing clip

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

both front and rear sub frames covered in heavy rust

steering rack slightly damp on both gaiters

Pass 7 Jan 2019 31,504 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 29,062 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 25,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 23,111 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 19,889 miles

o/sr tyre 3m

Pass 17 Jan 2014 16,956 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 14,199 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 12,797 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 11,143 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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FH57 CYO 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 93.8%.

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 FH57 CYO, 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 FH57 CYO registered?

FH57 CYO is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is FH57 CYO safe to buy?

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