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PY08 HGG

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,690 mi
Last recorded114,690 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 HGG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 114,690 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both headlight patterns getting poor

corrosion on both sides rear under sills

Pass 23 Jun 2021 111,132 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn to limit on edges

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

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

slight corrosion on both rear under sills

Fail 22 Jun 2021 111,131 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn to limit on edges

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

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

slight corrosion on both rear under sills

Pass 12 Jun 2020 109,532 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking in treads

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on fuel filler and breather pipes

Fail 12 Jun 2020 109,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking in treads

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on fuel filler and breather pipes

Pass 26 Jun 2019 105,421 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on rear chassis sections

Fail 17 Jun 2019 105,128 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides going into hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split and worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear going to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on rear chassis sections

Pass 2 Jul 2018 98,118 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 98,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 91,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front o/s wing mirror temporary repair

Pass 16 Jun 2016 83,119 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,742 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 73,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 65,789 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 56,386 miles

The n/s/f wiper blade is slightly split but still clears the screen effectively.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 56,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

The n/s/f tyre is scrubbed on the inside edge, but no cords visable.

The n/s/f wiper blade is slightly split but still clears the screen effectively.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,503 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,659 miles

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

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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 HGG is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 HGG, 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 HGG is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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