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RV57 KJA

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,925 mi
Last recorded98,925 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 KJA
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 98,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 98,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2017 92,676 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 92,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 86,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front Drivers door handle broken but can still be opened from the outside

Fail 23 Dec 2016 86,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front Drivers door handle broken but can still be opened from the outside

Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 78,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,245 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 68,242 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2013 57,983 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 49,414 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 37,695 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 25,634 miles

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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RV57 KJA is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RV57 KJA, 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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RV57 KJA is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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