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HJ08 ZCV

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,493 mi
Last recorded85,493 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 ZCV
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 85,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 85,476 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 77,847 miles

front brakes worn to limit

park brake 16%

Fail 10 Jul 2019 77,847 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front brakes worn to limit

park brake 16%

Pass 10 Jul 2018 71,075 miles

15% front brake imbalance

n/s/f tyres near limit

o/s/f tyre worn out on edge

o/s/r tyre worn and deteriorating

oil leaks / oil low

Pass 11 Jul 2017 64,948 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 64,948 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,024 miles

Nearside nearside mirror does not lock into position

Fail 9 Mar 2016 60,024 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside nearside mirror does not lock into position

Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,524 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,031 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,636 miles

n/s/r wearing on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge/n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

tyres becoming low

Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,557 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,002 miles

Nearside Front 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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HJ08 ZCV is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ZCV, 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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HJ08 ZCV is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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