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GJ08 FFH

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,005 mi
Last recorded78,005 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 FFH
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 78,005 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 76,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 74,249 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 72,405 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 70,574 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 70,574 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 68,228 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 65,922 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 65,922 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 63,354 miles

offside rear tyre low

Pass 15 May 2018 59,443 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 59,443 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 55,458 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 50,261 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 44,605 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 44,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,308 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 31,809 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,705 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 19,864 miles

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

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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GJ08 FFH is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ08 FFH, 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 GJ08 FFH registered?

GJ08 FFH is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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