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YH08 XXD

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

130,058 mi
Last recorded130,058 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 XXD
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 130,058 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 130,055 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 130,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 123,055 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 116,576 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge-not to cords at present/surface cracks in

Fail 20 Oct 2020 116,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge-not to cords at present/surface cracks in

Pass 16 Oct 2019 107,828 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 107,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 104,344 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 104,344 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 93,140 miles

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

n/s/f cv gater starting too crack

rear o/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 16 Nov 2017 93,139 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s/f cv gater starting too crack

rear o/s/r lamp cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Sep 2016 81,094 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2016 81,094 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2015 70,598 miles

Nearside Rear bumper corner has temp repair

Offside Front tyre close to limits on inner edge

exhaust system slightly damaged (dented)

fuel tank slightly damaged (dented)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,655 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 31,581 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 31,571 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 31,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,148 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 29,734 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 21,071 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 21,071 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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YH08 XXD is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YH08 XXD, 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 YH08 XXD registered?

YH08 XXD is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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