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KP08 CHZ

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,217 mi
Last recorded109,217 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 CHZ
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 109,217 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 105,744 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2024 105,744 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2023 103,798 miles

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2023 103,798 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2022 100,064 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper

Fail 12 Jul 2022 100,064 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Offside Rear bumper

Pass 24 Jul 2021 97,505 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 94,188 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 90,336 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 90,336 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 85,032 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 80,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 80,081 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 77,798 miles

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

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

washer poor

Fail 12 Jul 2016 77,798 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

washer poor

Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,115 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,097 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 34,580 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,438 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,168 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 4 Mar 2011 19,993 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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KP08 CHZ is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KP08 CHZ, 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 KP08 CHZ registered?

KP08 CHZ is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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