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HJ08 LCF

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,336 mi
Last recorded74,336 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 LCF
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 74,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 71,788 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 71,788 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 68,394 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 64,908 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 61,224 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 57,553 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 54,302 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 50,371 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 45,028 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 38,861 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 33,331 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 28,084 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 23,669 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 19,618 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 16,864 miles

small split in one end of nearside front wiper blade

Fail 23 Feb 2012 16,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

small split in one end of nearside front wiper blade

Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,887 miles

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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HJ08 LCF is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HJ08 LCF, 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 HJ08 LCF registered?

HJ08 LCF is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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