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DK08 WFX

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,789 mi
Last recorded59,789 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 WFX
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 59,789 miles

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

Front both front headlights outer lenses deteriorated

Offside Rear body damaged/dented at light unit

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes joining to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 39,406 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 33,375 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 28,677 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes behind wheels are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front sub frame bush is worn frame is also corroded around bush

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is badly cracking and splitting all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes are corroded (been chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub frame is corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2020 25,114 miles

BOTH front outer c.v. boots starting to crack

both front wiper blades smear

Fail 25 Jun 2020 25,113 miles

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

BOTH front outer c.v. boots starting to crack

both front wiper blades smear

Pass 4 Jun 2019 20,953 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 20,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear wheel cylinders corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2017 20,263 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 19,548 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 19,548 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,776 miles

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both front track rod ends corroded

damage to drivers side of vehicle

front brake discs worn

nsf outer door moulding damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2014 18,172 miles

Both fronts and the Nearside rear tyre worn down to 3mm

Cracks apparent inbetween treads in the Nearside rear tyre

Slight corrosion to both front to rear metal brake pipes at rear flexi hose end

Slight corrosion to the Offside rear metal brake pipe from the flexi hose to the wheel cylinder

Pass 27 Jun 2013 17,160 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 17,160 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 16,084 miles

nearside front driveshaft inner boot clip loosing grease slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,367 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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DK08 WFX 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 82.4%.

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 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 DK08 WFX, 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 DK08 WFX registered?

DK08 WFX is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is DK08 WFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 WFX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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