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HV08 XKT

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,626 mi
Last recorded92,626 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 92,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 86,704 miles

Bonnet pull needs attention

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))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 81,223 miles

Nearside Rear Unable to check seat belt

Offside Front Outer CV boot starting to leak grease but boot still secure

Pass 24 Jan 2018 76,211 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 70,569 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,630 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 63,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55 r 15 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 56,521 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 56,521 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 49,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,426 miles

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,106 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front wiper blade split at ends

Fail 21 Feb 2012 35,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front wiper blade split at ends

Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,647 miles

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

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

fuel flap dosent close

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 XKT is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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