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S27 MXW

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,873 mi
Last recorded54,873 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 MXW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 54,873 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 54,873 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES WILL REQUIRE REPLACING SOON-BORDERLINE PASS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 49,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front outside door handle damaged but still operational

Pass 10 Mar 2017 46,673 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 46,673 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,436 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 41,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,272 miles

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

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 29 Mar 2014 31,812 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Mar 2014 31,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Mar 2013 25,888 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 25,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,573 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,068 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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S27 MXW 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 S27 MXW, 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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S27 MXW is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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