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LG08 VGR

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,345 mi
Last recorded81,345 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 81,345 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 81,345 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 74,942 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 67,667 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 60,293 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 52,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 45,528 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 39,241 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 39,241 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 29,444 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 29,443 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 21,116 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 13,374 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 12,416 miles

Unofficial stickers in swept area of screen

Pass 2 Mar 2015 11,855 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 11,317 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 10,552 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 9,766 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 7,729 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 VGR is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Blue 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 LG08 VGR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG08 VGR registered?

LG08 VGR is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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