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HN08 FUW

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,644 mi
Last recorded104,644 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 FUW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 104,644 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 May 2021 104,644 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sections (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread 195/55x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 May 2020 98,394 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 91,002 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,163 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Mar 2017 75,163 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,179 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm and edges badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 67,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm and edges badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 58,670 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,573 miles

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

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)

nearside and offside front discs are lipped on edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,098 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,588 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre has cut in tread

o/s front tyre has cut in tread

Fail 1 Apr 2011 24,588 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs warn and lipped

n/s front tyre has cut in tread

o/s front tyre has cut in tread

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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HN08 FUW is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HN08 FUW, 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 HN08 FUW registered?

HN08 FUW is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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