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MA08 TRX

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,796 mi
Last recorded89,796 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 TRX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 May 2021 89,796 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear rigid brake pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 86,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 86,264 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 80,443 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 80,443 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2018 73,919 miles

nearside c.v gaiter perished

Fail 5 Jun 2018 73,815 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 67,737 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 67,652 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 60,872 miles

Nearside Front Outer nearside outer c v boot slight leakage from narrow end of boot

Offside Front Outer offside outer c v boot slight leakage from narrow end of boot

Fail 3 Jun 2016 60,870 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe split leaking (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Outer nearside outer c v boot slight leakage from narrow end of boot

Offside Front Lower throttle cable slightly sticking not excessive

Offside Front Outer offside outer c v boot slight leakage from narrow end of boot

Pass 25 Feb 2015 57,692 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 52,710 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 43,647 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 43,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 34,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,159 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,008 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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MA08 TRX is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MA08 TRX, 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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MA08 TRX is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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