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YG58 CTY

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,420 mi
Last recorded118,420 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 CTY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 118,420 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 May 2021 118,410 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir leaking (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 106,240 miles

Auxillary belts worn.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 2 nails in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Coolant low,

Fail 26 Mar 2020 106,240 miles

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

Auxillary belts worn.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 2 nails in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Coolant low,

Pass 12 Apr 2019 104,152 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant low

engine auxillary belts worn

Fail 12 Apr 2019 104,152 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant low

engine auxillary belts worn

Pass 28 Mar 2018 101,422 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 92,981 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 92,981 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,641 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 69,965 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 69,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,902 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 58,902 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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 9 Apr 2013 48,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 48,820 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 28,247 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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YG58 CTY 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 61.1%.

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 YG58 CTY, 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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YG58 CTY is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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