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HJ08 LDK

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,729 mi
Last recorded117,729 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 LDK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 117,729 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 117,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 112,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 112,335 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 106,200 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 106,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 99,652 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 99,652 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 92,447 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 92,447 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexy leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens fogged resulting in no image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens fogged resulting in no image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 79,801 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 70,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 70,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexible joint is broken/rusted and leaking. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in the tread approx 7mm deep 15mm long and shows wire inside.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 54,813 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 54,813 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,072 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,043 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 29,070 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,966 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 13,211 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 LDK 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LDK, 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 LDK registered?

HJ08 LDK is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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