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GJ08 WTU

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,007 mi
Last recorded59,007 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 59,007 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush and offside rear outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 59,007 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush and offside rear outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,489 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,137 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 36,664 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre inner edge shouldering off

Pass 16 Apr 2014 28,988 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 24,783 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,565 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,674 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads starting to stick a little

rear tyre have cracking spliting to side wall

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 WTU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WTU, 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 WTU registered?

GJ08 WTU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is GJ08 WTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 WTU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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