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YR58 BYT

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,985 mi
Last recorded63,985 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 BYT
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 63,985 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2026 63,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 55,979 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion may present a sharp edge if left unattended

Fail 17 Sep 2025 55,976 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion may present a sharp edge if left unattended

Pass 21 Aug 2024 55,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 54,981 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 53,788 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2023 53,788 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 52,430 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear flex to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 48,932 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,360 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 42,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 9 Aug 2017 38,917 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,687 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 19 Aug 2015 30,771 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 27,143 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 23,955 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 23,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

metal piece in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2012 20,850 miles

Advise both front tyres remoulds

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 16,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YR58 BYT is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YR58 BYT, 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 YR58 BYT registered?

YR58 BYT is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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