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YY08 VZZ

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,030 mi
Last recorded118,030 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 VZZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 118,030 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underneath generally rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2024 113,177 miles

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

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

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

exhaust have a small leaks

underneath generally rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2024 113,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust have a small leaks

underneath generally rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2023 108,431 miles

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

Nearside Front cv boot not very good

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

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

exhaust have a small leaks

underneath generally rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2023 108,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front cv boot not very good

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

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

exhaust have a small leaks

underneath generally rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2022 104,095 miles

under neath rear rasty and bush slightly worn on arms

Fail 1 Sep 2022 104,095 miles

under neath rear rasty and bush slightly worn on arms

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 100,544 miles

Offside Wiper blade smearing

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Offside & nearside D bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 100,544 miles

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

Offside Wiper blade smearing

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Offside & nearside D bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 89,101 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 79,893 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 69,256 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 59,003 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 59,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 48,328 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 43,396 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 38,982 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 36,507 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 33,526 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 25,556 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 25,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 VZZ is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

YY08 VZZ is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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