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GJ08 WTO

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,774 mi
Last recorded71,774 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 WTO
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 71,774 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 66,215 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 66,205 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to bald tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Wheel excessively binding when spun by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Feb 2023 58,764 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 55,795 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 55,204 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 53,083 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 49,629 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 49,629 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 44,534 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 38,209 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 32,998 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 26,904 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 21,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 16,543 miles

advise offside front, nearside front and offside rear tyres have some light cracking on the inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 7 Mar 2011 11,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 7 Mar 2011 11,891 miles

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

wiper blades starting to split

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 WTO 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 GJ08 WTO, 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 WTO registered?

GJ08 WTO is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ08 WTO 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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