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KJ08 BND

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,112 mi
Last recorded60,112 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 BND
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 60,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 60,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED,LONG, DEEP, CRACKS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED,LONG ,DEEP,CRACKS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 59,141 miles

Headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED,LONG DEEP CRACKS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED,LONG DEEP CRACKS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 56,199 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 55,941 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp poor image

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

requires brake fluid change

Pass 29 Jul 2020 55,801 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 54,655 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 30 Jul 2018 53,917 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,008 miles

slight front o/s brake bind

slight play in both front lower arms

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,962 miles

exhaust corroded

play in both front lower arm bushes

Pass 22 Jul 2015 50,715 miles

both front lower arm bushes splitting

engine oil leak

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2015 50,715 miles

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

both front lower arm bushes splitting

engine oil leak

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2014 48,357 miles

Oil leak

front and rear wiper blades deteriorating

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Jul 2013 40,697 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,697 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 25,439 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 25,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 16,763 miles

NSF outer boor moulding adrift

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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KJ08 BND is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KJ08 BND, 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 KJ08 BND registered?

KJ08 BND is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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