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FL08 EBN

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,955 mi
Last recorded165,955 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 EBN
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 165,955 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 165,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 158,876 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 158,876 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 154,725 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 154,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 150,122 miles

Front & Rear Sub Frames & Suspension Components Developing Surface Rust / Corrosion.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both BADLY CORRODED ON INSIDE FACES. (new brake pads fitted) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn & wearing on inn & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear & Offside Rear Wheel Arches Developing Corrosion On Edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Cooler / Pipe Slight Leak developing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 150,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front & Rear Sub Frames & Suspension Components Developing Surface Rust / Corrosion.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both BADLY CORRODED ON INSIDE FACES. (new brake pads fitted) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn & wearing on inn & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear & Offside Rear Wheel Arches Developing Corrosion On Edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Cooler / Pipe Slight Leak developing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 145,894 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Surface corrosion to front subframe

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 145,894 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Surface corrosion to front subframe

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 135,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 135,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 121,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (greased) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (greased) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi ( greased) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 105,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,113 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 61,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,896 miles

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

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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FL08 EBN is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FL08 EBN, 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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FL08 EBN is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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