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MM08 FZL

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,741 mi
Last recorded104,741 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 FZL
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 104,741 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 104,740 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 95,495 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective and pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroding

auxiliary belt cracking/perishing

suspect aftermarket wheel nuts fitted but secure at time of test

Fail 6 Sep 2022 95,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracking/perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective and pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroding

auxiliary belt cracking/perishing

suspect aftermarket wheel nuts fitted but secure at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2021 82,432 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 70,167 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 70,167 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 67,040 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 67,040 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 64,157 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 58,640 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 54,534 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 52,333 miles

o/s indicator tell tale light inop

Fail 11 Aug 2014 52,332 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s indicator tell tale light inop

Pass 14 Aug 2013 42,430 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,778 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 33,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre uneven wear

Pass 28 Jun 2011 24,629 miles

fault on air bag light

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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MM08 FZL is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MM08 FZL, 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 MM08 FZL registered?

MM08 FZL is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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