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GX57 BYL

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,941 mi
Last recorded66,941 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 BYL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 66,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 59,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 59,408 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 58,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear (( BOTH Of the rear brake backing plates corroded... ))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 58,133 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag warning light illuminated on dashboard. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front ((Unable to check nearside front wheel bearing due to excessive binding of the brake... ))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear (( BOTH Of the rear brake backing plates corroded... ))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 55,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 53,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 53,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ( outer portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ( Tread area of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 51,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively ( Fouling wheel on lock to lock check ) (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Perishing ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Perished & cracking ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 51,710 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault ( Air bag warning light on ) (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively ( Fouling wheel on lock to lock check ) (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Perishing ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Perished & cracking ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 49,935 miles

Advise bonnet stiff to open

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low & wearing on the inner & outer portions of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner & outer portions of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 46,052 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 46,020 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag warning light on indicating a fault in the system (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 41,891 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 38,759 miles

Nearside and offside front outer cv boots perishing

Nearside and offside front outer drop links have play

Nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

Nearside front tyre perishing

Rack ends have play

Pass 14 Jul 2015 34,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 31,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 31,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 24,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 20,682 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 18,847 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 13,086 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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GX57 BYL is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol 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 GX57 BYL, 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 GX57 BYL registered?

GX57 BYL is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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