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KR08 KHY

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,578 mi
Last recorded89,578 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 KHY
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 89,578 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 87,770 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine Sump corroding

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 May 2023 87,770 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine Sump corroding

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald. Advise replacement 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 May 2022 83,437 miles

Engine Sump corroding

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 May 2022 83,437 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine Sump corroding

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 May 2021 78,745 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jun 2020 73,447 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Jun 2020 73,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 53% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil level not on dipstick prior to MOT

Pass 12 Apr 2019 67,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,968 miles

Nearside Outer sill panel slightly damaged

Nearside Wiper blade poor

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth outside tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside face (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 57,509 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn smooth inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth outside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn smooth inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,346 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,335 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 41,378 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,624 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,375 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 25,702 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

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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KR08 KHY is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KR08 KHY, 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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KR08 KHY is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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