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RF08 GMZ

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,237 mi
Last recorded127,237 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 GMZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 127,237 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

rear exhaust corrodid

Fail 15 Aug 2022 127,237 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on limit 195/55/15/89V xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

rear exhaust corrodid

Pass 12 Aug 2021 109,647 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 109,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15/85v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 99,805 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 90,767 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 90,767 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 81,854 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 81,854 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 71,297 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 59,283 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 49,713 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower suspension arm bushes age cracking

front number plate cracked

grease seeping from o/s c v gaitor

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 350,565 miles

cut in near side front tyre

front number plate cracked

off side front cv gaitor has slight leak of grease

Pass 3 Jul 2012 29,215 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,668 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 21,667 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn on inner edge

throtle jamming

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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RF08 GMZ is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RF08 GMZ, 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 RF08 GMZ registered?

RF08 GMZ is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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