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YL08 VDC

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,473 mi
Last recorded99,473 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 VDC
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 99,473 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 99,473 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 91,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s front brake back plate corroded

oil leak from filter

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to folded down seats

Fail 28 Aug 2024 91,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s front brake back plate corroded

oil leak from filter

tyre size 195/55r15

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to folded down seats

Pass 6 Sep 2023 85,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine oil filter leaking

o/s door trim insecure

o/s front brake back plate corroded

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts, due to folded down seats

Fail 30 Aug 2023 85,238 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine oil filter leaking

o/s door trim insecure

o/s front brake back plate corroded

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts, due to folded down seats

Pass 6 Sep 2022 78,610 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear from hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s front outer door trim insecure

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to folded down seats

Fail 25 Aug 2022 78,402 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear from hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning belt loose (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear from hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s front outer door trim insecure

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to folded down seats

Pass 19 Aug 2021 70,553 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 63,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre very badly/unevenly worn on inner edge, very close to exposing ply

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

Rear Brake hose ferules and attached brake pipework, showing corrosion to exposed steel sections, but not excessive yet

Rear Exhaust joining flange, to centre section corroded badly, but still secure for this MOT

Fail 10 Aug 2020 63,725 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Across lower box section, close to tie bar mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre very badly/unevenly worn on inner edge, very close to exposing ply

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

Rear Brake hose ferules and attached brake pipework, showing corrosion to exposed steel sections, but not excessive yet

Rear Exhaust joining flange, to centre section corroded badly, but still secure for this MOT

Pass 27 Aug 2019 54,831 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 51,141 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,341 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,744 miles

rear fog lamp slightly insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 24 Aug 2015 39,537 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 33,882 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,529 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,464 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,785 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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YL08 VDC is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL08 VDC, 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 YL08 VDC registered?

YL08 VDC is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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