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LY08 CCU

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,438 mi
Last recorded88,438 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 CCU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 88,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

driver's door handle broken

Pass 2 May 2025 83,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2025 83,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 78,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2024 78,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 72,433 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 72,431 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 63,922 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 63,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2021 56,142 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 44,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 38,568 miles

BOTH front head lamps, lens hazed

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured dim (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 38,568 miles

Battery insecure incorrectly fitted (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

BOTH front head lamps, lens hazed

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured dim (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 35,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 31,975 miles

Front brake disc's lipped

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 29,117 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,149 miles

all four tyres close to legal limit

Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,301 miles

both front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2012 18,710 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,531 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 15,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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LY08 CCU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY08 CCU, 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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LY08 CCU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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