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YP57 XJV

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Purple Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,368 mi
Last recorded48,368 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 XJV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 48,368 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 48,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 39,977 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 32,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 32,153 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 29,950 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 29,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 28,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 28,608 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 27,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 27,182 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 25,927 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 25,912 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened bottom arm mount (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jan 2017 24,990 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 23,190 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 21,228 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 19,349 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 17,901 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 15,218 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jan 2011 11,809 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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YP57 XJV is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Purple with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP57 XJV, 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 YP57 XJV registered?

YP57 XJV is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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