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LG08 LNH

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,879 mi
Last recorded88,879 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 LNH
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 88,879 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 88,841 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 84,153 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 84,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 78,757 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 75,886 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box join rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2021 68,774 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear exhaust box join rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2021 68,774 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Rear exhaust box join rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2021 68,768 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 61,210 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 57,369 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 52,165 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 45,503 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 45,455 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 37,080 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,040 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 20,021 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 12,320 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 8,456 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 2,342 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 2,342 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 2,091 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 2,091 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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LG08 LNH is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 LG08 LNH, 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 LG08 LNH registered?

LG08 LNH is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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