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HV08 HXG

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,212 mi
Last recorded83,212 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 HXG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 83,212 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 76,003 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 76,003 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 75,992 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 73,914 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 71,966 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 71,966 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 68,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes into drums (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 65,757 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 63,094 miles

both front outer c.v. boots heavily perished + slight leak

engine oil leak

exhaust leak

o/s headlight image poor

rear sub frame corroding

Pass 2 May 2018 61,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

nail in nsf tyre

sump very rusty and leaking

Fail 1 May 2018 61,269 miles

Headlamp insecure both head lamps (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

nail in nsf tyre

sump very rusty and leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2017 59,030 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 59,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,515 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 56,511 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

different size tyre front to rear

Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,359 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 52,359 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,954 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 46,949 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 46,917 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 35,278 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,583 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 27,664 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

o/s rear seat belt button stiff in operation

Fail 8 Feb 2011 27,664 miles

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

o/s rear seat belt button stiff in operation

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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HV08 HXG is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HV08 HXG, 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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HV08 HXG is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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