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ML57 YMR

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,791 mi
Last recorded92,791 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 YMR
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2025 92,791 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 72,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 72,597 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 55,688 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 55,688 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 44,730 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 43,761 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 43,501 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 43,224 miles

Early signs of rust appearing under the car

Pass 23 Jan 2017 42,776 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 42,278 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 41,725 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 41,055 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 40,335 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,621 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 38,279 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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ML57 YMR is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ML57 YMR, 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 ML57 YMR registered?

ML57 YMR is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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