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FL08 XSE

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,492 mi
Last recorded92,492 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 XSE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 92,492 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 87,869 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 83,906 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 83,906 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 79,877 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 72,590 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,975 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 60,711 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,269 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,770 miles

both front tyre's worn on inner and outer edges and deteriorated

window screen wipers smearing screen

Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,769 miles

nearside front windscreen wiper is slightly smearing the screen

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing on the inner edges and deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2015 47,769 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front windscreen wiper is slightly smearing the screen

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing on the inner edges and deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2014 43,455 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,393 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 38,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,997 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

centre exhaust is corroded

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

nearside front c v gaiter has a slight grease leak

nearside rear tyre is wearing low and deterioated

offside rear tyre is deterioated

Pass 8 Mar 2011 22,061 miles

centre exhaust section is corroded

front brake discs are slightly worn

nearside rear tyre has a slightly deterioated/perished sidewall

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 XSE is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XSE, 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 XSE is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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