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YY08 RGU

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,770 mi
Last recorded94,770 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 94,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 94,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 86,671 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 71,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 71,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 56,957 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 56,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 44,270 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 41,321 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 37,739 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 34,131 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2015 30,069 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 25,251 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 20,410 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 15,596 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front and rear tyres have age cracked sidewalls

Pass 20 Aug 2011 9,848 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 RGU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RGU, 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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YY08 RGU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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