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FN08 GVM

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,535 mi
Last recorded91,535 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 GVM
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 91,535 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 91,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 80,374 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))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 73,024 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,005 miles

n/s outer seat belt stalk not found

o/s outer cv gaiter slightly leaking

Fail 15 Jan 2018 67,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pads wearing low

n/s outer seat belt stalk not found

o/s outer cv gaiter slightly leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2017 62,022 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 61,967 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 45,637 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 35,879 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly and split at ends

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 31,062 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 26,423 miles

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

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 20,901 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 12,578 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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FN08 GVM is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FN08 GVM, 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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FN08 GVM is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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