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HV08 XKG

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,150 mi
Last recorded33,150 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 XKG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 33,150 miles

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

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

bonnet hinges partially siezed

both headlamps faded

Fail 25 Feb 2026 33,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

bonnet hinges partially siezed

both headlamps faded

Pass 10 Mar 2025 31,842 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 31,096 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 30,335 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 29,046 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 27,834 miles

front discs lipped and worn

n/s front tyre soft

Fail 16 Mar 2021 27,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front discs lipped and worn

n/s front tyre soft

Pass 11 Mar 2020 27,261 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 25,454 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 23,801 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge.

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 21,926 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 20,077 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,070 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2014 15,986 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 13,606 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 11,375 miles

nearside front constant velocity joint gaitor starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2012 11,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front constant velocity joint gaitor starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 8,662 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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HV08 XKG is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XKG, 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 HV08 XKG registered?

HV08 XKG is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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