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LR08 LUY

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

36,696 mi
Last recorded36,696 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 LUY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 36,696 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 34,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2024 29,259 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 24,496 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 19,369 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 19,279 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 19,091 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 18,594 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 17,897 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 17,028 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 15,832 miles

rear tyres heavily perrished

Pass 27 May 2015 13,710 miles

Both rear tyres, side walls cracked

Pass 28 May 2014 11,844 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish on sidewalls

Fail 28 May 2014 11,844 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish on sidewalls

Pass 22 May 2013 9,524 miles

both fornt tyres have deep cracks/splits in sidewalls.

Pass 9 May 2012 6,487 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 5,143 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LR08 LUY is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LR08 LUY, 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 LR08 LUY registered?

LR08 LUY is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is LR08 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 LUY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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