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ST08 UYX

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,145 mi
Last recorded93,145 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2019 93,145 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame likely to become detached Excessively corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 66,676 miles

Front Both sides brake disc are slightly corroded.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre cracks

Fail 18 Apr 2018 66,676 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and corroded. (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides. (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Both sides brake disc are slightly corroded.

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

Nearside Rear has Cracks on on the middle.

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 66,663 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre balding on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2016 60,020 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,552 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,615 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,853 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,937 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 25,220 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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ST08 UYX is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UYX, 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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What year was ST08 UYX registered?

ST08 UYX is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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