CarVerify

Free Car Check

GL57 DKE

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,005 mi
Last recorded98,005 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 DKE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 98,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 94,686 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 94,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 90,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 90,837 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 88,283 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 84,126 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 77,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust front pipe deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2016 71,153 miles

Front brake pads on wear limit

Offside Rear tyre very low on inside edge

Pass 22 Dec 2015 64,780 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 64,777 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect not tested (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 57,988 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 57,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

water leak bottem hose clip broken

Fail 16 Dec 2013 51,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

center rear seat belt incomplete

Pass 16 Dec 2013 51,560 miles

center rear seat belt incomplete

Pass 3 Oct 2012 42,451 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 42,451 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2011 34,226 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,775 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 28,626 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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
Full Hyundai Matrix reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GL57 DKE is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GL57 DKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL57 DKE?

You can check the full history of GL57 DKE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GL57 DKE registered?

GL57 DKE is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is GL57 DKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 DKE shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL57 DKE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GL57 DKE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.