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PF57 PYW

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,443 mi
Last recorded89,443 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 PYW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 89,443 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 89,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Emissions carbon monoxide regulations only just met

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 88,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 85,462 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 78,797 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 75,981 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 69,915 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 58,432 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 42,997 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 29,974 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 20,391 miles

brake pipes to and from rear flexes showing signs of corrosion

some play front and rear drop links

Pass 8 Jan 2014 17,538 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 14,993 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 12,291 miles

o/s front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 26 Jan 2011 9,173 miles

offside front,offside rear and nearside rear tyres have cracks in side wall,not deep enough to expose cord.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 9,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front,offside rear and nearside rear tyres have cracks in side wall,not deep enough to expose cord.

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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PF57 PYW 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 87.5%.

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 PF57 PYW, 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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PF57 PYW is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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