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K12 ACB

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,739 mi
Last recorded50,739 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 ACB
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 50,739 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 50,353 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear, at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 50,352 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear, at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 49,902 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion front lower suspension arms

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

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

Offside front wheel stiff to rotate

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Slight uneven service brake application between fronts

Fail 22 Nov 2023 49,902 miles

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

Both front and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion front lower suspension arms

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

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

Offside front wheel stiff to rotate

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Slight uneven service brake application between fronts

Pass 9 Dec 2022 49,222 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres perished

Corrosion nearside and offside front suspension arms

Corrosion offside front to back metal brake pipe

Offside front wheel stiff to rotate

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Slight uneven service brake application between fronts

Pass 7 Dec 2021 48,662 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rears (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion offside front to rear metal brake pipe

Pass 8 Dec 2020 48,052 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion offside front to rear metal brake pipe

Pass 4 Oct 2019 47,269 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 45,986 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 22 Sep 2017 43,983 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 41,460 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 39,190 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,769 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 16 Sep 2014 36,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2013 32,488 miles

both front wipers split

Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,814 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,304 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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K12 ACB 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 83.3%.

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 K12 ACB, 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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K12 ACB is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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