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YY08 ESG

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,834 mi
Last recorded27,834 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 ESG
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 27,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 27,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 24,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 24,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 20,048 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 16,420 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 15,998 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 15,613 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 14,477 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 13,273 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 11,808 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 10,125 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 8,467 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 6,565 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 4,757 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 4,610 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 4,019 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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YY08 ESG is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YY08 ESG, 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 YY08 ESG registered?

YY08 ESG is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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