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FL08 EBP

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,189 mi
Last recorded118,189 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 EBP
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 118,189 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 110,771 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strutt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 103,650 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 95,753 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 88,238 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 88,238 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage 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))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 82,295 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 82,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,859 miles

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

Rear crossmember slight corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2020 77,859 miles

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

Rear crossmember slight corrosion

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 77,817 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some corrosion to steel brake pipes

Pass 15 Aug 2019 73,287 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 68,054 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 68,051 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 59,866 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,731 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 48,642 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 44,257 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 39,792 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 34,511 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Oct 2011 26,490 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,653 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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FL08 EBP is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FL08 EBP, 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 EBP is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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