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VX08 VVB

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,386 mi
Last recorded80,386 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 VVB
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 80,386 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 80,380 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 68,155 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2022 67,947 miles

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

Window in an unacceptable condition not made from safety glass (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2021 56,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer 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))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 54,592 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 54,104 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 54,098 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,282 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,154 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,251 miles

Nearside wiper split

Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,861 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,350 miles

several leds inop in centre stop light

Pass 7 Mar 2013 29,608 miles

5 leds inop in centre stop light

Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,539 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 15,407 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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VX08 VVB is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VX08 VVB, 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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VX08 VVB is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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