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VU08 XHH

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,122 mi
Last recorded116,122 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 XHH
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 116,122 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 109,970 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also perishing.195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 109,903 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also perishing.195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 101,483 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 94,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 86,518 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 81,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 75,345 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 75,345 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 65,950 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 65,950 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,332 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 43,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,732 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 26 Feb 2014 22,990 miles

front n/s tyre getting to 2mm

Pass 2 Mar 2013 17,472 miles

chip in screen

nearside front tyre worn on edges & 3 mm

nearside rear tyre perished & 3 mm

offside front tyre worn on edge & 3 .5 mm 195 55 15 v

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Mar 2012 13,732 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres feathered on inner edges to 3mm

Pass 19 Feb 2011 10,365 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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VU08 XHH is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black 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 VU08 XHH, 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 VU08 XHH registered?

VU08 XHH is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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