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SK08 UHW

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,831 mi
Last recorded113,831 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 UHW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 113,831 miles

Both front suspension coil springs and struts corroded

Both headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Metal brake pipe corroded, been covered in grease etc

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wear/Play in steering rack inner joint

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from corroded sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe been repaired at some point

Fail 5 Feb 2021 113,742 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe and flexi blowing badly (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front suspension coil springs and struts corroded

Both headlamp lens deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer flange deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Metal brake pipe corroded, been covered in grease etc

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wear/Play in steering rack inner joint

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from corroded sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe been repaired at some point

Pass 6 Feb 2020 101,588 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 95,183 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 95,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 93,614 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine sump ()

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2018 93,602 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak corroded oil sump leaking ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 87,805 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,056 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 75,492 miles

slight play offside steering drumstick

Fail 6 Feb 2015 75,492 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play offside steering drumstick

Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,403 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,180 miles

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

corrosion brake pipes

Pass 15 May 2012 52,975 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 52,969 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,037 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,007 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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SK08 UHW is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black 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 SK08 UHW, 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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SK08 UHW is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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