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VA57 FDO

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,170 mi
Last recorded87,170 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 FDO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 87,170 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyres soft ???

Fail 19 Feb 2025 87,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyres soft ???

Pass 22 Feb 2024 83,940 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 83,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 75,637 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 67,707 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 65,500 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 62,311 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 62,311 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 56,956 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 55,701 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 54,436 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 52,407 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 50,103 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 31 Dec 2013 46,915 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 39,479 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 32,140 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 24,786 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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VA57 FDO is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA57 FDO, 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 VA57 FDO registered?

VA57 FDO is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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