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EA08 KDK

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,754 mi
Last recorded27,754 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 KDK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 27,754 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,151 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

windscreen washer fluid stagnent

Pass 21 Mar 2013 22,544 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 22,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front outer cv gaitor weaping

Nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight cracking nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 24 Mar 2012 17,851 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cuts to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 25 Mar 2011 12,039 miles

Advise chip n\s\f tyre.

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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EA08 KDK is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA08 KDK, 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 EA08 KDK registered?

EA08 KDK is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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