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SM08 GVT

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

90,902 mi
Last recorded90,902 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 GVT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 May 2021 90,902 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUB FRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 90,895 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 86,946 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 86,946 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 84,577 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 82,486 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 82,482 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 76,733 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 76,732 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

engine sump corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 70,819 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 70,818 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Statutory seat belt missing Nearside rear seatbelt receiver missing. (5.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,327 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 65,327 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 55,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 55,922 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 45,823 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 45,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

near side rear brake bind

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,006 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 37,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,284 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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SM08 GVT is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 SM08 GVT, 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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SM08 GVT is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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