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HW08 EAK

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,967 mi
Last recorded73,967 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 EAK
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 73,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 73,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 72,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 70,413 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 70,413 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 68,232 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 68,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 65,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 65,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,537 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 62,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSF tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 Jul 2020 59,981 miles

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

Front Exhaust slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear exhaust section corroded causing a minor exhaust leak at joins (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 55,508 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 50,137 miles

center to rear exhaust join heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 45,327 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 39,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn slightly on outer edge,, 2,7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearly devoid of tread on inner edge,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

advise, handbrake travel

recommend check steering track

Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,703 miles

offside wiper split but clearing screen at present

Pass 14 Mar 2014 24,652 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 20,845 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 17,509 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,306 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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HW08 EAK is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HW08 EAK, 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 HW08 EAK registered?

HW08 EAK is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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