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RK08 UUY

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,079 mi
Last recorded121,079 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 UUY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 121,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 121,077 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 113,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 101,943 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 101,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 95,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Mar 2020 95,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 86,979 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Mar 2019 86,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2018 76,371 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 76,365 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 65,856 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 65,856 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 57,114 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 47,063 miles

Nearside 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 15 Feb 2014 38,480 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 34,300 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 34,300 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,137 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 22,829 miles

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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RK08 UUY is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RK08 UUY, 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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RK08 UUY is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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