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PK08 ZLV

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,100 mi
Last recorded124,100 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 ZLV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 124,100 miles

Both rear tyres surface cracks

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Management light on

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 124,100 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Flex (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Both rear tyres surface cracks

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Management light on

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 116,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 116,391 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded From master cylinder to ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 108,544 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 91,109 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 72,140 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 54,722 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 54,722 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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PK08 ZLV is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PK08 ZLV, 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 PK08 ZLV registered?

PK08 ZLV is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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