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KJ08 OBH

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,116 mi
Last recorded118,116 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 OBH
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 118,116 miles

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

Subframe corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2022 118,116 miles

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

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

Subframe corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 116,775 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 113,487 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2020 113,487 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2019 100,296 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2017 85,586 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 85,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,237 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 73,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 63,712 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 57,156 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 55,055 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chip in zone A, greater than 10mm diameter circle but doesnt materially affect the drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Jul 2014 55,055 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chip in zone A, greater than 10mm diameter circle but doesnt materially affect the drivers view of the road

Pass 26 Jul 2013 45,785 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 45,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 36,691 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 27,298 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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KJ08 OBH 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 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 KJ08 OBH, 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 OBH registered?

KJ08 OBH is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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