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VO08 YUW

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,109 mi
Last recorded66,109 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 YUW
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 66,109 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 65,965 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 65,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front subframe heavily corroded.

Headlamp aims just visible.

Nearside Front Shocker mounting corroded

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

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 Shocker mounting corroded.

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

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2018 59,707 miles

Headlamp aims just visible.

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

Ns/f inner wing corroded.

O/s/f inner wing corroded.

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2018 59,707 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely Both (1.2.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp aims just visible.

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

Ns/f inner wing corroded.

O/s/f inner wing corroded.

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2017 53,952 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly advise service or repair

Pass 9 Sep 2016 47,417 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 47,417 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,477 miles

small cut in o/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2015 39,477 miles

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

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

small cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2014 31,538 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 31,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,079 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 16,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 11,358 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 11,358 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 10,287 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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VO08 YUW is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VO08 YUW, 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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VO08 YUW is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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