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FG08 WRK

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,779 mi
Last recorded116,779 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 WRK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 116,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 106,072 miles

Exhaust flexi worn

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 102,065 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 96,645 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 96,645 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 88,094 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 88,094 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended traped (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 75,815 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,070 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 64,759 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,461 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 58,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 58,650 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 53,563 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,522 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,059 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Apr 2012 47,059 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,024 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer edge wear

Nearside washer jet poor

Some rear brakes imballance

Fail 25 Mar 2011 37,024 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre outer edge wear

Nearside washer jet poor

Some rear brakes imballance

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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FG08 WRK is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FG08 WRK, 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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FG08 WRK is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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