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PY08 GYE

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,171 mi
Last recorded83,171 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 GYE
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 83,171 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 83,171 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2021 80,009 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 77,561 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 77,561 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2019 74,255 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated replaced at station (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 74,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated replaced at station (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 May 2019 74,255 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2019 74,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 71,072 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 71,068 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 61,601 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 53,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 48,422 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,841 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 45,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 40,603 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 38,485 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 31,557 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 31,557 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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PY08 GYE is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PY08 GYE, 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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PY08 GYE is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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