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ML08 ETU

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,758 mi
Last recorded110,758 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 ETU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2022 110,758 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pos. bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2021 108,452 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroding

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 107,934 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 107,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure, will not clip in (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 100,717 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 100,645 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 91,689 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 81,959 miles

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 81,959 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached vehicle is dangerous to drive in this condition (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear osr tyre cracking in tread no cords showing at this time

sump heavily corroded and leaking oil

Pass 23 Mar 2015 62,080 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,305 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,152 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 43,152 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,293 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,226 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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ML08 ETU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ML08 ETU, 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 ML08 ETU registered?

ML08 ETU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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