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LM08 EUX

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,448 mi
Last recorded77,448 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 EUX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 77,448 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 77,448 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 74,148 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

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

Nearside front tyre outer edge wearing and slight outer wall damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Tracking recommended

Fail 9 Apr 2019 74,148 miles

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

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

Both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

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

Nearside front tyre outer edge wearing and slight outer wall damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Tracking recommended

Pass 9 Apr 2018 69,288 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 69,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 64,151 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 64,123 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 61,868 miles

front exhaust flexy pipe deteriorating

offside front outer cv gaitor deteriorating

rear wiper split

Fail 1 Apr 2016 61,868 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

* Start of test engine very noisy - no oil in engine - fill up 3lt of oil - no oil leaks at all *

both front tyres worn very close to wear markers 195/55/15

front exhaust flexy pipe deteriorating

offside front outer cv gaitor deteriorating

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Mar 2015 54,783 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)

engine oil level zero. topped up 1 litre,recommend oil flush

Fail 28 Mar 2015 54,783 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

engine oil level zero. topped up 1 litre,recommend oil flush

Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,398 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 47,398 miles

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

**** strong advice wheel tracking ****

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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,262 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 38,262 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,034 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge 195/55/15

offside front tyre outer wall cuts and inner edge wearing thin

Fail 3 Apr 2012 29,034 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge 195/55/15

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

offside front tyre outer wall cuts and inner edge wearing thin

Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,015 miles

rear seatbelts not tested due to child seat

Fail 6 Apr 2011 21,015 miles

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

rear seatbelts not tested due to child seat

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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LM08 EUX is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LM08 EUX, 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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LM08 EUX is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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