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GJ08 KHO

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,684 mi
Last recorded76,684 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 KHO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 76,684 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 71,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 65,449 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 65,273 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 58,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front subframe and engine sump corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 52,383 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened lot of surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both - surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine sump pan corroded

rear exhaust pipe/joint rusty/tatty

Fail 25 Jul 2022 52,383 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened lot of surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both - surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine sump pan corroded

rear exhaust pipe/joint rusty/tatty

Pass 12 Aug 2021 49,515 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 48,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 48,142 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working all three (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 47,981 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under side of vehicle showing signs of lack of use

Pass 30 Jul 2018 47,517 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 46,807 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 45,931 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge, all tyres also under inflated.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 44,958 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 44,073 miles

Both front outer driveshaft c/v gaitors slightly perished

Front window screen has a chip/crack within the swept area (but less than 40mm)

PAS belt cracked and perished

Pass 31 Dec 2013 39,699 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,562 miles

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

fluid Cap is missing from the top of the battery.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,959 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,790 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 18,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 KHO 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 81%.

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 KHO, 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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GJ08 KHO is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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