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YR08 FVD

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,896 mi
Last recorded106,896 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 FVD
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 106,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2019 106,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 98,322 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2017 89,920 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 76,745 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 63,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 51,096 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 51,096 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,850 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 40,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 31,265 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,719 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YR08 FVD is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YR08 FVD, 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 YR08 FVD registered?

YR08 FVD is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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