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MT57 HJN

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,758 mi
Last recorded96,758 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 HJN
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 96,758 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 94,797 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 89,213 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight vibration on rotation (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 89,213 miles

Seat belt missing offside rear clip inaccessible / missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight vibration on rotation (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 82,688 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 82,688 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt missing clip missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 76,558 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 72,304 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,778 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 59,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 49,747 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is cracking and has a cut on side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front head light needs cleaning

Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,244 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 41,289 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 38,708 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 35,859 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre inner wall split, not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,672 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 27,318 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 27,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,230 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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MT57 HJN is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MT57 HJN, 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 MT57 HJN registered?

MT57 HJN is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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