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GV08 KCE

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,352 mi
Last recorded142,352 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 KCE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 142,352 miles

corrosion to both subframes

Fail 19 Mar 2026 142,351 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to both subframes

Pass 20 Mar 2025 128,958 miles

CORROSION TO SUBFRAMES

SLIGHT PLAY FRONT SUSPESION

Fail 20 Mar 2025 128,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO SUBFRAMES

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 ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

SLIGHT PLAY FRONT SUSPESION

Pass 3 Apr 2024 114,804 miles

corrosion to subframe rear

Fail 21 Mar 2024 114,581 miles

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))

corrosion to subframe rear

Pass 17 Mar 2023 101,966 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

slight play in offside front top suspension mount

Pass 25 Mar 2022 93,698 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

travel to brake pedal

Fail 23 Mar 2022 93,644 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre worn smooth inner edge wearing low and tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

nearside rear tyre worn smooth outer edge and tyre worn close to legal limit (flat spot)

travel to brake pedal

Pass 25 Mar 2021 80,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 65,020 miles

corrosion to rear sub frame

Fail 20 Mar 2020 64,942 miles

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

corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 25 Mar 2019 48,810 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 32,810 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 31,796 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavily inner edge / borderline pass

Offside Front side repeater / indicator slightly discoloured

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily inner edge / borderline pass

Rear tyres perished / cracking in tread

aux belt perished

both front outer cv boots deteriorated

misting of oil power steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2015 29,423 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 26,356 miles

bonnet very stiff

Fail 2 Oct 2014 26,356 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

bonnet very stiff

Pass 25 Sep 2013 22,672 miles

both front tyres are wearing more on the inner tread area

both outer driveshaft gaiters are starting to crack

Pass 24 Sep 2012 19,331 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 16,827 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 12,480 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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GV08 KCE is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GV08 KCE, 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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What year was GV08 KCE registered?

GV08 KCE is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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