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YL08 JKK

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,788 mi
Last recorded76,788 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 JKK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 76,788 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 76,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on rear of central silencer/box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to inspect wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 74,494 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 74,494 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Lambda high due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Nearside more efficient (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 72,065 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 72,057 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 69,438 miles

Offside Front drive shaft cv boot starting to split

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 66,030 miles

Central Front Lower flexible joint deterorated and slight blow

Front both front cv boots cracking

Front brake pads low

Fail 26 Apr 2018 66,030 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge worn and cracking and nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Central Front Lower flexible joint deterorated

Front both front cv boots cracking

Front brake pads low

Pass 2 May 2017 61,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe /also deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 61,274 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe /also deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 56,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 56,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 50,057 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 50,057 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 43,027 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 43,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 35,513 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 28,133 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges check regular

Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,277 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 21,277 miles

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

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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YL08 JKK is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YL08 JKK, 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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YL08 JKK is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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