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ST08 GPU

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,389 mi
Last recorded84,389 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 GPU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 84,389 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 84,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sub frame holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 82,873 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front subframe heavily corroded

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

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

Offside parking brake only just meet requirement

Pass 30 Mar 2018 75,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 67,490 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 67,487 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure top mount (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both at rear from flexi to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,110 miles

child seat near side rear

Pass 21 May 2015 53,155 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 43,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 May 2014 43,258 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 38,711 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 36,303 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 36,300 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 30,424 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewalls badly cut

offside rear tyre sidewalls damages/cut

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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ST08 GPU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST08 GPU, 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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ST08 GPU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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