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MW57 URB

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,388 mi
Last recorded83,388 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 URB
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 83,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 83,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 75,366 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion underside suspension components

Pass 9 Feb 2024 69,745 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 68,768 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 66,580 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 64,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 64,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 62,446 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 62,446 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 60,476 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 60,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 57,493 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,023 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 50,491 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 50,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 47,795 miles

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

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 26 Jun 2014 44,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 40,566 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,911 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 25,357 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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MW57 URB is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MW57 URB, 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 MW57 URB registered?

MW57 URB is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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